Comparison

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs SC2 Playbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

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
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NetSpot 3 delivers powerful WiFi site surveys with internet speed, ping tests and device discovery to iPhone and iPad users. Build realistic WiFi heatmaps right on your iPhone or iPad in minutes, without additional expensive hardware! Analyze and troubleshoot your wireless networks with color-coded interactive heatmaps, very simple to create and interpret. NetSpot, famous for its versatile network tools with millions of business and home users across all platforms, is the only WiFi scanner app with heatmap visualizations on the App Store. Effortlessly manage your Wi-Fi survey projects by organizing them into multiple zones and snapshots for each surveyed area. Flexible configuration settings let you customize the look and feel of your WiFi map and choose the desired gradient to properly highlight areas with high WiFi speed and stable connection, as well as the areas with low WiFi signal that may need improvements. NetSpot’s WiFi speedtest is a great one-tap solution to verify and track performance of your wireless setups over time. NetSpot also offers Ping Tests. A ping test is a great way to check network connectivity for any underlying network issues and measure the latency. High latency may indicate slow or laggy internet, which affects gaming or video calls quality. NetSpot offers a handy Device Discovery mode, which basically turns the app into a network scanner collecting information on all devices connected to your network. It depends on devices, which information can be collected, but in general you can see such data as MAC address, IP address, device names, software and firmware versions, a class of device (e.g. smartphone, smart device or a laptop.), etc. The free version of NetSpot for iOS lets you use Device Discovery mode, as well as test the ping and Internet speed. WiFi Survey mode with heatmaps is available in NetSpot Plus - a one-time in-app purchase. USE NETSPOT AS... * WiFi analyzer - diagnose your wireless network connection speed and latency * WiFi scanner - collect and visualize your WiFi data * Speed tester - check your internet, WiFi or mobile download and upload speed, record historical results * WiFi mapper - conduct active WiFi site surveys for connected networks * Ping tester - verify your WiFi or mobile connection latency to major or custom websites * Network scanner – find and collect information about devices currently connected to your wireless network * WiFi troubleshooting app NetSpot WiFi heat mapper is fast, accurate and extremely simple. It helps you see the true coverage of your WiFi like never before, regardless of your mesh or no-mesh configuration, security settings, interfering networks or other factors. Every time you use NetSpot internet speed meter for WiFi site surveys, it delivers reliable interactive heatmaps that are easy to analyze. NETSPOT IS INCREDIBLY HELPFUL FOR... * WiFi network setup verification * WiFi signal, speed and ping test * Creating WiFi heat map to detect areas of weak signal (part of NetSpot Plus) * Find out who is on your Wi-Fi * Extending WiFi coverage and more

About

SC2 Playbook

Master StarCraft II with this comprehensive companion app. It offers detailed build orders, unit stats, and strategic insights for all races. Stay updated on balance changes and improve your gameplay with an easy-to-use design.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive build orders for all races
  • Detailed unit and building stats
  • Strategic insights and tips
  • Balance update tracking
  • Easy-to-use in-game reference
Features
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SC2 Playbook: Your Ultimate StarCraft II Companion Master the battlefield with SC2 Playbook, the all-in-one guide for StarCraft II players. Whether you command Protoss, Terran, or Zerg, this app equips you with the strategies, build orders, and insights to elevate your gameplay. Key Features: Comprehensive Build Orders Discover optimized build orders for Protoss, Terran, and Zerg, from beginner-friendly strategies to advanced tactics used by the pros. Complete Unit and Building Guide Access detailed stats, counters, abilities, and upgrades for all units and structures, helping you make smarter decisions in every match. Strategic Insights Learn tips and tricks to improve your macro, micro, and overall game sense, no matter your skill level. Balance Updates Stay up-to-date with the latest StarCraft II patches and meta shifts to always stay one step ahead. Easy-to-Use Design Quickly reference build orders, counters, and strategies during matches or practice sessions. Why Choose SC2 Playbook? Perfect for players of all levels, whether you're learning the game or climbing the ladder. Designed to make StarCraft II strategy simple, accessible, and effective. Created by passionate StarCraft II players to support the community. Your Strategy, Your Victory From mastering build orders to fine-tuning your strategy, SC2 Playbook is your essential tool for dominating StarCraft II. Download today and unlock the potential to outplay your opponents in every match!

Screenshots

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer4 screens
SC2 Playbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SC2 Playbook at 100% against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 15%. SC2 Playbook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (354 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and SC2 Playbook sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SC2 Playbook 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 354 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 100% of SC2 Playbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, SC2 Playbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer versus SC2 Playbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetSpot WiFi AnalyzerSC2 Playbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (354 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings354 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEtwok IncAleksandar Andreev

Customer experience

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

All ratings346 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative29.8%
Written reviews581 reviews
Positive15.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative82.4%

SC2 Playbook

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to scan for data points beyond a certain distance
  • Crashes when trying to create heat maps
  • Speed test functionality is unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

SC2 Playbook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

Subscriptions1
  • NetSpot Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
One-time2
  • NetSpot Plus$6.99
  • NetSpot Plus Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

SC2 Playbook

One-time4
  • Bronze Supporter$4.99
  • Silver Supporter$9.99
  • Gold Supporter$14.99
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  • Platinum Supporter$19.99

Questions

Is NetSpot WiFi Analyzer free?
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SC2 Playbook free?
SC2 Playbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or SC2 Playbook?
SC2 Playbook is rated higher. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while SC2 Playbook averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or SC2 Playbook have ads?
SC2 Playbook shows ads; NetSpot WiFi Analyzer does not.
Which is updated more often, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or SC2 Playbook?
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and SC2 Playbook every 3 months. Most recently, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer was updated on October 26, 2026 and SC2 Playbook on October 21, 2026.

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