# Arcolis Remote Classic vs NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

The clearest difference is rating: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer at 3.7 against Arcolis Remote Classic's 1.4. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (354 vs 17). Arcolis Remote Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Arcolis Remote Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 354 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Arcolis Remote Classic's written reviews are positive against 15% of NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's.

Arcolis Remote Classic ships an update every 2 months, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcolis Remote Classic | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcolis-remote-classic/id1050142503/reviews) | **[3.7 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **354** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **15.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolaudie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087425435) | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcolis Remote Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcolis-remote-classic/id1050142503)

Control your lighting systems remotely from your smartphone or tablet. This application connects via WiFi to compatible DMX controllers, making it suitable for home, office, and bar environments.

**Highlights:** Remote light control, WiFi connectivity, DMX controller integration, Home, office, bar lighting, Smartphone and tablet compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


### NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223)

Analyze and troubleshoot wireless networks with interactive heatmaps and speed tests. Discover connected devices and test network latency. Visualize WiFi coverage and identify areas needing improvement.

**Highlights:** WiFi heatmaps, Internet speed tests, Ping tests, Device discovery, Network analysis, Site survey projects

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NetSpot Plus Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| NetSpot Plus | $6.99 | one-time |
| NetSpot Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helped identify Wi-Fi issues
- 💡 Useful for mapping Wi-Fi coverage
- 🚀 Speedy and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited functionality on iOS
- 🔒 Requires expensive hardware to unlock full features
- 🔒 Misleading about hardware requirements
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed test results
- 🐛 Confusing to set up and use

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to scan for data points beyond a certain distance
- Crashes when trying to create heat maps
- Speed test functionality is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks
- Improve heat mapping capabilities
- Allow importing floor plans without external hardware
- Provide more detailed signal strength analysis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcolis Remote Classic free?

Arcolis Remote Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NetSpot WiFi Analyzer free?

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arcolis Remote Classic or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer?

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is rated higher. Arcolis Remote Classic averages 1.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 from 354 ratings.

### Do Arcolis Remote Classic or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer have ads?

Neither Arcolis Remote Classic nor NetSpot WiFi Analyzer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arcolis Remote Classic or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer?

Arcolis Remote Classic ships an update every 2 months, and NetSpot WiFi Analyzer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arcolis Remote Classic was updated on October 24, 2026 and NetSpot WiFi Analyzer on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*