Comparison

Network Utility vs IPCTester

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Network Utility

This app provides a comprehensive suite of network analysis tools for your device. Monitor data usage, scan your local network, perform DNS lookups, and get detailed IP information. Export results and utilize widgets for quick access to network stats.

Highlights
  • Network Information
  • Cellular Data Monitor
  • LAN Scanner
  • Ping Tool
  • Geo IP Lookup
  • DNS Lookup (DIG, NSLOOKUP)
  • Domain WHOIS
  • Widgets
Features
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Keep under control your network with Network Utility, an user friendly set of network tools that will help you to analyze your LAN, and not only that. ► NETWORK INFO A complete and easy to understand report of your device's network interfaces. In that tab you'll find information like the IP, IPv6, other addresses or the data usage statistics about your Wi-Fi, Internet or Cellular connection (if any). ► CELLULAR DATA MONITOR Don't lose sight of your data usage, with four taps you'll have a data monitor configured and ready to use. The following data usage plans' period are supported: - Daily - Weekly - Monthly - 28 days - 30 days - 90 days ► LAN SCANNER Analyze your Wi-Fi with the LAN Scanner tool. Discovering who is connected to your network and Ping it, is a matter of two taps. Easily manage custom subnets to scan only a portion of your LAN. ► PING Ping a LAN device, Ping a server, ping whatever you want. IPv6 addresses are supported too and advanced options like packet size, timeouts, intervals, etc.. are available and easily configurable. The results of your Ping are available numerically in the aggregated stats, graphically in the real time graph or listed, a row per ICMP response received. ► GEO IP Have you ever wondered where a server or any other IP is located? That's the tool for you, show the location on a map and get additional details like the ISP or the ASN in the details pane. ► DIG A DNS lookup utility made simple. A list clearly shows the result of your query and the advanced options allow you to customize your request from the type of query to the DNS server. ► WHOIS Find any information about a domain name and it's owner e.g. the status, creation date, registrant email and address and many more. ► NSLOOKUP A no-frills textual DNS lookup utility. ► WIDGET * Network Utility comes with an useful widget that brings network informations and the cellular data usage into your notification center, home screen e lock screen. ► EXPORT RESULTS ANYWHERE Every utility has an export button that allows you to export the result of your task to the File app, to the Notes app and many other apps or simply copy the raw textual result. ► MAC APP Network Utility is also available on the Mac App Store as Network Kit X, the same app but tuned to take advantage of macOS. Start a tool on your iPhone/iPad a continue it on your Mac thanks to Handoff and Continuity. !! N.B. - Cellular data monitor is available only on iPhone or iPad with Cellular. - Due to an operating system limitation, LAN Scanner can only show the MAC address of detected devices on iOS 27 and later. Hostname resolution is only available when the LAN gateway is used as the DNS server. - Widgets are updated only at scheduled intervals (e.g. every 5 minutes), so they can show outdated info. Open the app to get info updated in real time. - Data usage widget, full featured network state widgets and lock screen widgets are available only with the Pro upgrade

About

IPCTester

This utility app allows for on-the-go testing and real-time viewing of IP network cameras. It connects to a testing device to easily preview camera feeds and perform various testing functions, enhancing efficiency for installation and maintenance professionals.

Highlights
  • Real-time IP camera preview
  • On-the-go testing
  • Supports ONVIF protocol
  • Device search functionality
  • Camera snapshot feature
  • Portable design with power bank
Features
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网络摄像机测试仪(IPCAM TESTER)针对IP摄像机网安装和维护,测试不方便,为了方便随时随地查看网络摄像机的实时视频而研发,提高工作效率。网络摄像机测试仪由测试仪主机和本程序两部分组成。网络摄像机连接到测试仪主机的RJ45网络接口,启动本程序,通过极其简单的操作即可预览网络摄像机的图像,从而完成一系列的测试功能。本产品简单实用,支持ONVIF协议的网络摄像机。外观小巧,自带充电宝,搜索附近设备,监看视频,拍照等功能,便于携带,使用非常方便,极大地方便摄像机的安装使用人员。 视频监控工程安装和维护 IPCAM 现场测试 ONVIF 适配器 IPCAM 有线转WIFI无线

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
IPCTester2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Utility at 81% against IPCTester's 0%. Network Utility also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (625 vs 1). IPCTester's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IPCTester asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 0% of IPCTester's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, IPCTester every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Utility versus IPCTester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityIPCTester
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.68.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoGuangdong Juan Intelligent Technology Joint Stock Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Network Utility

All ratings625 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.8%

IPCTester

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Network Utility

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect IP address detection
  • Ping feature not working as expected
  • Inability to change subnet mask

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved IPv6 support
  • Ability to reset data usage
  • More detailed network information

IPCTester

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

IPCTester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPCTester free?
IPCTester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or IPCTester?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while IPCTester averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Network Utility or IPCTester have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; IPCTester does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or IPCTester?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and IPCTester every 4 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 24, 2026 and IPCTester on August 17, 2026.

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