# Splunk AR vs NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

The clearest difference is rating: Splunk AR at 4.6 against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 3.7. Splunk AR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 18%). NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 19) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. Splunk AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Splunk AR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 346 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Splunk AR's written reviews are positive against 18% of NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's.

Splunk AR ships an update every 2 months, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splunk AR | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splunk-ar/id1420233757/reviews)** | [3.7 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **346** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 18.1% 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 | 154 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Splunk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/848652193) | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) |

## What reviewers say

### Splunk AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splunk-ar/id1420233757)

Visualize and interact with real-world data using augmented reality. Associate data with physical objects and locations via barcodes, beacons, or geofences to access real-time dashboards and visualizations on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Associate data with objects/locations, Real-time AR visualizations, Interact with Splunk dashboards, Use barcodes, NFC, beacons, geofences, Add multimedia notes for collaboration

**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 Splunk AR free?

Splunk AR 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, Splunk AR or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer?

Splunk AR is rated higher. Splunk AR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 from 346 ratings.

### Do Splunk AR or NetSpot WiFi Analyzer have ads?

Neither Splunk AR nor NetSpot WiFi Analyzer shows ads.

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

Splunk AR ships an update every 2 months, and NetSpot WiFi Analyzer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Splunk AR was updated on October 14, 2026 and NetSpot WiFi Analyzer on October 15, 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.*