AP Installer vs Network Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AP Installer
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The AP Installer app provides a record of Wi-Fi access point installations, using data captured on-site by the installer. It is not specific to HPE Aruba Networking equipment but offers additional features when used with AirWave network management. This app will look best on an iPad, but works on smaller screens. The app provides a structure for the installer to record data about the installation: - Serial number or MAC of the AP can be scanned using a bar-code reading function or entered by keypad. - Text entry fields allow keypad entry of AP name, serial number, MAC, location and notes about the installation. - Up to 5 photographs can be attached to the record. These can show details of the installation, location or surroundings. - When used with an AirWave network management server, the app will download floorplans and the installer can indicate the position of the installed AP on the floorplan. Once the AP is placed on the floorplan, its location can be automatically updated to AirWave. - If AirWave is not present, the app can import a floorplan image from the photo album or an email attachment and APs can be placed on this image and their location recorded in relative dimensions. - If the device has GPS enabled, the latitude & longitude of the installation is recorded. If a simple street address lookup (from GPS) succeeds, the (approximate) street address is added. At the end of an installation run, the list of AP information may be emailed as a spreadsheet and a set of images: this can be archived as a permanent record and proof of each AP installed.
Network Analyzer
This advanced network utility helps analyze and troubleshoot WiFi and local networks. It provides detailed network information, scans for connected devices, and offers a suite of tools for performance testing, security checks, and diagnostics.
- WiFi analysis and scanning
- Device discovery (LAN scanner)
- Internet and WiFi speed tests
- Ping and Traceroute tools
- Port scanner
- Network security analysis
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Network Analyzer is an advanced network tool designed as WiFi analyzer, WiFi scanner, network scanner, WiFi speed tester, internet speed tester and port scanner to troubleshoot and improve network security, connectivity issues and performances. It also offers a wide range of features to assist in diagnosing the problems within your office and home WiFi/local network, router, Internet connection and even on remote servers. All the Key features include: Network Information: - Current connection with default gateway, HTTP Proxy, Public IP, DNS server(s), ISP name - Provides WiFi information & analysis with network details (SSID, BSSID, vendor, IP address, IPv6 address, subnet mask, broadcast, WiFi security type) - Shows cell/mobile network information (network type, IP Address, IPv6 address, subnet mask) - VPN and HOTSPOT Network Information - Internet Information (AS Number, AS Name, Public Address, Hostname, Time Zone, Location with MAP) - Monitors WiFi, cellular, vpn & hotspot data usage - Network Interface of your device - Real time internet speed meter - Network routing tables Device Discovery (LAN / IP Scanner): - WiFi analyzer and Scanner to detect all online devices connected to the network - Provides IP addresses of all detected devices - Identifies mDNS (Bonjour), netBIOS, LLMNR, UPnP and DNS names where available - Conducts ping tests on discovered devices - Device details (Manage device, Local service discovery and Network details) - WiFi Network details (Access points, Network setup) - Discover online devices in home and office WiFi network Network Tools: Our advanced network tools are used to verify internet performance, improve network security, troubleshoot and monitor network and more - - Internet speed test / WiFi speed test - DNS Speed Test - BLE devices / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Scanner - Ping - Wake on LAN (WOL) - Traceroute (Including Visual Trace) - Find open ports - Router vulnerability - Privacy Analyzer - SSL Certificate Checker - Whois - IP Address Lookup - DNS Lookup (A, AAAA, CAA, MX,NS, TXT more) - MAC Address Lookup (Including MAC address, OUI and Vendor name) Local Service Discovery: - Bonjour services browser - UPnP services and device browser More Features: - Light & Dark Appearance - Full IPv6 Support - Optimized for iPhone & iPad Network Analyzer: WiFi Scanner is an essential net tools and network analyzer for anyone looking forward to managing and troubleshooting their network efficiently. Privacy Policy: https://networkanalyzer.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://networkanalyzer.io/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AP Installer at none against Network Analyzer's 4. Network Analyzer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Network Analyzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AP Installer asks for nothing beyond the download.
AP Installer ships an update every 16 months, Network Analyzer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AP Installer | Network Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (247 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 247 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Thornycroft | SETUP TECH |
In-app purchases
AP Installer
No in-app purchases
Network Analyzer
- Premium 1 Month$0.991 Month
- Premium Weekly$1.497 Days
- Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$49.99
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