CyberTools vs Usage Gauge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CyberTools
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CyberTools is an iOS network utilities app that brings common “power-user” diagnostics into one clean interface. From the Home screen, you get a quick list of tools—each designed with the same workflow: simple inputs at the top, a clear primary action (Run/Start), and a scrollable, selectable output area for results, logs, and responses. You can also copy results to the clipboard and share them when needed. The app includes the following capabilities: Ping: Test reachability to a host with configurable packet count and an option to prefer IPv6. Results are shown live as output text. Traceroute (with map view): Trace the route to a target with a max-hop limit and IPv6 preference. You can view hops as a list and visualize them on a map, including RTT/timeout per hop. Public hop locations are geolocated for the map (with private addresses filtered out). DNS Lookup: Resolve domains to records with a selectable record type and an optional custom name server (falling back to system DNS when left blank). Outputs A/AAAA-style results as text. Host Location: Resolve a host name or IP (IPv4/IPv6 supported) and display its location on a map. It also shows distances to each resolved address and draws great-circle paths from your current location when available. iPerf3 (network performance testing): Run iPerf3 in server or client mode to measure throughput. The client supports a configurable duration and an optional reverse mode. TCP Tool (client/server): Test TCP connectivity and messaging. In client mode, connect to a TCP server, send an optional message, and receive data until you disconnect. In server mode, CyberTools listens for incoming connections and can send messages back to the connected client. UDP Tool (client/server): Test UDP messages reachability to remote peers. HTTP Tool (client/server/proxy): A full HTTP testing suite: - Client: Build requests with method, URL, headers/cookies, and body content; send requests and inspect responses (Body/Headers/Raw). - Server: Run an HTTP echo server with configurable routes and responses, logging incoming requests. - Proxy: Run a local intercepting HTTP/HTTPS proxy to capture traffic and record requests for later replay. Interface Info: Refresh and inspect network interfaces, addresses, and routing-related information. Results are organized into expandable sections and presented in copy-friendly tables. Network Monitor: View live upload/download rates and per-interface history curves. It also supports Live Activity / lock-screen-style updates, with optional location-assisted refreshing for more frequent background updates. CyberTools is built for hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and measurement—especially when you need actionable network insight directly on your device.
Usage Gauge
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See your AI assistant usage right on your Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets - no more opening the settings page over and over. Usage Gauge is an independent companion utility for people who subscribe to Anthropic's Claude service and want their remaining limits visible at a glance. FEATURES - 5-hour session window and 7-day weekly usage at a glance - Per-model weekly limits shown separately - Extra usage credits: amount used, limit and remaining balance - Reset countdown for every limit window - Three Lock Screen widget styles (circular, rectangular, inline) - Small and medium Home Screen widgets - Refresh button right on the widget - update instantly without opening the app - Demo Mode: try the whole app and every widget with sample data, no account needed PRIVACY FIRST - Your sign-in credential is stored encrypted in your device Keychain only - Connects only to the service's official servers - we run no servers of our own - Zero data collection, zero ads, zero tracking To show your own numbers, the app needs an account with the service (free accounts work). Demo Mode works without any account. This is an independent third-party tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic PBC. Claude and Anthropic are trademarks of Anthropic PBC, used here only to describe compatibility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Usage Gauge at Free against CyberTools's $0.99. Usage Gauge also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Usage Gauge is free to download; CyberTools costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CyberTools ships an update monthly, Usage Gauge daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CyberTools | Usage Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 琼琳 徐 | Wei Cheng Chen |
In-app purchases
CyberTools
No in-app purchases
Usage Gauge
No in-app purchases









