# NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs Printelves

The clearest difference is rating: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer at 3.7 against Printelves's 3.0. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (337 vs 2). Printelves's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 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. Printelves asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 337 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Printelves's.

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Printelves every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer | Printelves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printelves/id1588210852/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **17.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) | [Deli Group Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063630776) |

## 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


### Printelves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printelves/id1588210852)

This app connects to a Bluetooth printer for ink-free printing. It offers various printer modes and learning content, alongside a social square to share creations and connect with others.

**Highlights:** Ink-free Bluetooth printing, Multiple printer modes, Learning content, Social sharing square, Connect with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Printelves free?

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

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

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is rated higher. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Printelves averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither NetSpot WiFi Analyzer nor Printelves shows ads.

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

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Printelves every 4 months. Most recently, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Printelves on September 10, 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.*