# NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs ESP

The clearest difference is rating: ESP at 5.0 against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 3.7. ESP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (355 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. ESP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ESP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 355 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, ESP every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer | ESP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-drone/id1522247884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **355** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) | [ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071176699) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ESP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-drone/id1522247884)

This application provides real-time flight control for an open-source drone solution. Users can monitor flight status, adjust parameters, and pilot the drone using a virtual joystick. It's designed to work with drones based on the ESP32-S2/ESP32 Wi-Fi chip.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight status display, Virtual joystick control, Flight parameter adjustment, Supports multiple flight modes, Wi-Fi and UDP communication, Open-source solution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetSpot WiFi Analyzer free?

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ESP free?

ESP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or ESP?

ESP is rated higher. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while ESP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither NetSpot WiFi Analyzer nor ESP shows ads.

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

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and ESP every 9 days. Most recently, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer was updated on October 20, 2026 and ESP on October 21, 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.*