# NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs SC2 Playbook

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer | SC2 Playbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc2-playbook/id1632329889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) | [Aleksandar Andreev](https://appshunter.io/developer/597079503) |

## 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


### SC2 Playbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc2-playbook/id1632329889)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Supporter | $14.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Supporter | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*