# GlobeSource vs NetUtils

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlobeSource at none against NetUtils's 7. GlobeSource also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). NetUtils's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 87 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetUtils sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GlobeSource asks for nothing beyond the download.

GlobeSource ships an update every 87 months, NetUtils every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlobeSource | NetUtils |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 87 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Outline Pro Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/435900893) | [Zac Gorak](https://appshunter.io/developer/916419489) |

## What reviewers say

### GlobeSource

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globesource/id950320139)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NetUtils

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325)

This app provides comprehensive network utility tools, including ping, WHOIS, and DNS lookups. It offers detailed host and device information, website reputation, and contact details, aiding cybersecurity professionals and website owners.

**Highlights:** Network connectivity status, Host and device information, WHOIS data lookup, DNS information retrieval, Domain and IP reputation, Website contact and categorization, Ping utility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whois XML API Data - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| monapi.io Data - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Whois XML API Data - Yearly | $10.49 | per year |
| monapi.io Data - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Google Web Risk API Data | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whois XML API Data | $199.99 | one-time |
| monapi.io Data | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlobeSource free?

GlobeSource is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NetUtils free?

NetUtils is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GlobeSource or NetUtils have ads?

Neither GlobeSource nor NetUtils shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GlobeSource or NetUtils?

GlobeSource ships an update every 87 months, and NetUtils every 3 weeks. Most recently, GlobeSource was updated on September 21, 2026 and NetUtils on June 1, 2026.

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