# RFTools vs NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

The clearest difference is rating: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer at 3.7 against RFTools's 1.0. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer also leads on ratings volume (346 vs 1). RFTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 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. RFTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 346 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RFTools | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rftools/id1379940237/reviews) | **[3.7 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **346** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jef Brink](https://appshunter.io/developer/564526226) | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) |

## What reviewers say

### RFTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rftools/id1379940237)

Control portable RF signal generators and RF power meters. This platform enables seamless management of netPlan's handheld RF devices.

**Highlights:** Control RF signal generators, Control RF power meters, Manage handheld portable devices, Platform for RF tools

**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 RFTools free?

RFTools 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, RFTools or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer?

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is rated higher. RFTools averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 from 346 ratings.

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

Neither RFTools nor NetSpot WiFi Analyzer shows ads.

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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.*