# NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs Five Bells

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five Bells at 79% against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 15%. Five Bells also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7). NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Five Bells sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Five Bells holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 355 and 239 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Five Bells's.

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Five Bells every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer | Five Bells |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews) | **[4.7 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-bells/id1579094984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **355** | 239 |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) | [Mark Gould](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575372263) |

## 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


### Five Bells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-bells/id1579094984)

This app replicates the traditional ship's bell system for marking time and watch changes. Users can configure bell sequences, set hourly chimes, and schedule quiet times. It also offers additional information for sailors.

**Highlights:** Traditional ship's bell simulation, Configurable bell sequences, Hourly single bell option, Scheduled quiet time, Maritime information for sailors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regular Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔔 Great bell sounds
- 👍 Exactly what users wanted
- 💡 Useful for time tracking
- 💰 Free with donation option
- 🌙 Quiet hours feature appreciated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Quiet time feature doesn't work
- ⏰ Time incorrect/chiming late
- 🔇 Silence function doesn't work
- 🔊 Too loud, needs volume control
- 🔔 Half-hour bell can be annoying

**Reported bugs**

- Quiet time feature doesn't work
- Time incorrect, chiming late
- Silence function doesn't work
- App doesn't work on Apple Watch, only one ding
- Number of bells doubled on iPad compared to iPhone

**Requested features**

- Nicer clock interface
- Volume control or loud/medium/quiet switch
- Option to leave out half-hour bell
- Ability to have app on Apple Watch
- Choice of bell sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetSpot WiFi Analyzer free?

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

### Is Five Bells free?

Five Bells is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or Five Bells?

Five Bells is rated higher. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while Five Bells averages 4.7 from 239 ratings.

### Do NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or Five Bells have ads?

Neither NetSpot WiFi Analyzer nor Five Bells shows ads.

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

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Five Bells every 2 months. Most recently, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Five Bells on November 3, 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.*