# Smart vs NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

The clearest difference is rating: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer at 3.7 against Smart's 2.7. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer also leads on ratings volume (337 vs 3) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, 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. Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 337 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart's written reviews are positive against 18% of NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's.

Smart ships an update every 6 weeks, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-locator/id1160196225/reviews) | **[3.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **337** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Eview GPS Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565060665) | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-locator/id1160196225)

Manage your devices and track their location history. Set up custom alerts and control device performance. Stay connected with loved ones by making calls directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Device management, Location history tracking, Performance settings, Geo Fences setup, Multi-device management, Direct calling to device holder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Smart free?

Smart 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, Smart or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer?

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is rated higher. Smart averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 from 337 ratings.

### Do Smart or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer have ads?

Neither Smart nor NetSpot WiFi Analyzer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer?

Smart ships an update every 6 weeks, and NetSpot WiFi Analyzer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart was updated on September 8, 2026 and NetSpot WiFi Analyzer on September 22, 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.*