Comparison

Network Utility vs MATRIX CONTROL

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

MATRIX CONTROL

Effortlessly control multiple HDMI sources up to 100 meters away with advanced HDBaseT technology. Manage devices via Ethernet, app, IR remote, RS-232, or the front panel.

Highlights
  • HDBaseT technology
  • 100 Meter extension
  • 4K resolution support
  • Multiple control methods (Ethernet, App, IR, RS-232)
  • Matrix switching for multiple devices
Features
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With the latest and more affordable HDBaseT technology extend HDMI sources up to 100 Meters at 4096 x 2160. HDMI 4 by 4 or 10 by 10 Matrix Switcher allows for effortless control of up to 4 or 10 devices through Ethernet Control, App Control , IR remote control, RS-232 and the front panel.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
MATRIX CONTROL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MATRIX CONTROL at none against Network Utility's 1. MATRIX CONTROL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Network Utility's advantage is ratings volume (625 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price 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. MATRIX CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MATRIX CONTROL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, MATRIX CONTROL every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Utility versus MATRIX CONTROL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityMATRIX CONTROL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings625 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoSHAO CHUN KUO

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

MATRIX CONTROL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MATRIX CONTROL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

MATRIX CONTROL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MATRIX CONTROL free?
MATRIX CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or MATRIX CONTROL?
MATRIX CONTROL is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while MATRIX CONTROL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Network Utility or MATRIX CONTROL have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; MATRIX CONTROL does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or MATRIX CONTROL?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and MATRIX CONTROL every 9 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 27, 2026 and MATRIX CONTROL on June 25, 2026.

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