# PubReader vs NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PubReader at 67% against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 15%. PubReader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (354 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 354 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PubReader's written reviews are positive against 15% of NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PubReader ships an update every 2 months, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PubReader | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubreader/id1250557252/reviews) | **[3.7 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **354** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% 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 | 67 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PubCoder](https://appshunter.io/developer/918409960) | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) |

## What reviewers say

### PubReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubreader/id1250557252)

This app allows you to live preview interactive publications created with its companion desktop software. You can also distribute your XPUB publications for free to friends, customers, or colleagues without needing app store accounts.

**Highlights:** Live preview of publications, Distribute XPUB content for free, Supports EPUB and native app formats, No developer/app store accounts needed, Share via email or file sharing services

**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 PubReader free?

PubReader 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, PubReader or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer?

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is rated higher. PubReader averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 from 354 ratings.

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

Neither PubReader nor NetSpot WiFi Analyzer shows ads.

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

PubReader ships an update every 2 months, and NetSpot WiFi Analyzer every 2 weeks. Most recently, PubReader was updated on October 24, 2026 and NetSpot WiFi Analyzer on October 24, 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.*