Comparison

Network Utility vs ALC SightHD

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

ALC SightHD

Monitor your home and loved ones remotely with live video feeds from compatible cameras. Record footage manually or automatically via motion detection, and receive instant notifications for peace of mind. Playback recorded videos directly on your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Motion detection recording
  • Manual video recording
  • Video playback
  • Push notifications
  • Easy setup
Features
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Want to keep an eye on your house or your loved ones while you are away? You have made the right choice with ALC SightHD! You will not need to register for anything and you do not need a PC or laptop for installation. You will see live video within 5 minutes (starting with turning on the app)! ALC SightHD app is compatible with all ALC SightHD (AWF series) cameras. Simply install the app, follow the on-screen instructions, and start monitoring through your SightHD cameras. You will be able to watch live feeds from any cameras at any time. Manually record videos or turn on motion detection so it automatically records when something moves in front of the camera. Playback your recorded videos directly on your smartphone or tablet. Turn on notification so you will be kept up-to-date! For more information, please visit www.alcwireless.com.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
ALC SightHD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Utility at 81% against ALC SightHD's 13%. Network Utility also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (625 vs 107). ALC SightHD'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. ALC SightHD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 107, 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 13% of ALC SightHD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, ALC SightHD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Utility versus ALC SightHD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityALC SightHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better1.9 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better13.1% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better107
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 iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoJSW PACIFIC CORPORATION

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

ALC SightHD

All ratings107 ratings
Positive16.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative72.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative75.4%

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

ALC SightHD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

ALC SightHD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ALC SightHD free?
ALC SightHD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or ALC SightHD?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while ALC SightHD averages 1.9 from 107 ratings.
Do Network Utility or ALC SightHD have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; ALC SightHD does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or ALC SightHD?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and ALC SightHD every 4 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 24, 2026 and ALC SightHD on June 10, 2026.

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