Netutilus
Netutilus brings back the Network Utility Apple removed from macOS
Netutilus is a network troubleshooting app for your Mac, helping you investigate connection problems, track performance, and notice unfamiliar devices or VPN changes.
by Poteam Lab Ltd
What you get
Find out why your connection struggles and what changes on your network.
When your internet stops cooperating, you can narrow down whether the trouble is with your Wi-Fi or your provider. Netutilus checks your router, DNS, and internet reachability, then explains the results in plain language. You can export a diagnostic report to attach to a support request rather than trying to describe the problem from memory.
You can also see whether your connection holds up when it gets busy. Download and upload measurements show your speeds, while a bufferbloat grade reveals how much delay increases under load—a useful clue when calls or games lag. Scheduled tests and history charts help you spot recurring problems.
Between troubleshooting sessions, you can check your public IP and VPN status from the menu bar, get warnings about IPv6 leaks, and receive alerts when unfamiliar devices join your network. Your connection-change log stays on your Mac.
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Locate the connection problem
You can distinguish Wi-Fi trouble from provider issues and send diagnostic results to support.
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Explain lag under load
You can see how much delay increases when your connection is busy, not just how fast downloads run.
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Catch recurring slowdowns
You can schedule speed tests and review performance history instead of relying on a single measurement.
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Notice unfamiliar devices
You get an alert when an unknown device appears on your network, with options to trust or ignore it.
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Watch your VPN status
You can notice VPN drops, IP changes, and IPv6 leaks, with a local record of connection changes.
Best for
- You need evidence for an ISP support request
- Your video calls or games lag when the connection is busy
- You want to watch for unfamiliar devices and VPN changes
Skip it if
You probably don't need it if your connection is reliable and you have no reason to monitor network performance, devices, or VPN status.
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From the developer
Netutilus is a complete network toolbox for your Mac. Diagnose your connection, test speeds, scan your network, and monitor servers with 19 essential tools packed into one lightning-fast native app. Instead of confusing raw numbers, Netutilus gives you clear, plain-language answers.Read the full description
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