Comparison

Network Utility vs IPinfo

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

IPinfo

Instantly view detailed information about your current network connections, including IP addresses, geolocation, and provider data. Monitor Wi-Fi, VPN, and mobile connections in real-time with automatic updates and access connection history.

Highlights
  • Real-time network monitoring
  • Accurate IP geolocation
  • Connection history logs
  • On-demand IP lookup
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Know Your Network. Instantly. See real-time IP and connection details across Wi-Fi, VPN, cellular, and Ethernet. IPinfo gives you detailed information about your current network connections, including geolocation, ASN, IP addresses (IPv4 & IPv6), and provider data, all from your iPhone. Features: Real-Time Network Monitoring Track active connections across all interfaces — Wi-Fi, VPN, cellular, and Ethernet — with automatic updates as you switch networks. Accurate IP Geolocation View precise IP data including country, city, ASN, hostname, and provider info. See your location on an interactive map. Connection History Get automatic logs of all IPs you’ve connected to. Filter by network type and review details anytime. On-Demand IP Lookup Search any IP address to view associated location, network, and ownership data. Widgets for Quick Access Add IPinfo widgets to your Home or Lock Screen to monitor your current IP and network status at a glance.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
IPinfo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPinfo at none against Network Utility's 1. IPinfo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Network Utility's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (81% vs 63%). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. IPinfo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 155 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 63% of IPinfo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, IPinfo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Utility versus IPinfo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityIPinfo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better4.3 (155 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better155
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoIDB LLC

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

IPinfo

All ratings155 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

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

IPinfo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

IPinfo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPinfo free?
IPinfo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or IPinfo?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while IPinfo averages 4.3 from 155 ratings.
Do Network Utility or IPinfo have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; IPinfo does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or IPinfo?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and IPinfo fortnightly. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 27, 2026 and IPinfo on September 28, 2026.

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