# NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs Shinobi Go

The clearest difference is rating: Shinobi Go at 4.5 against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 3.7. Shinobi Go also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 15%). NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. Shinobi Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shinobi Go holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 354 ratings behind it against 6, 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 50% of Shinobi Go's.

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Shinobi Go every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer | Shinobi Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinobi-go/id1634545262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) | [moe Alam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486272948) |

## 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


### Shinobi Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinobi-go/id1634545262)

Access your Shinobi CCTV and NVR systems from your mobile device. View live camera feeds and recorded footage remotely. Connect to your server from anywhere in the world with private, easy remote access.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Access recorded footage, Remote server connection, Easy remote access, Private server access

**Features:** 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 Shinobi Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or Shinobi Go?

Shinobi Go is rated higher. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Shinobi Go averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or Shinobi Go have ads?

Neither NetSpot WiFi Analyzer nor Shinobi Go shows ads.

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

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