Comparison

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs Desky

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

Desky

This app controls your standing desk via Bluetooth, allowing you to adjust height, save favorite positions, and set reminders to stand. Track your standing time and improve your work habits.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth desk pairing
  • Save favorite sit/stand positions
  • Stand up reminders
  • Display statistics
  • Automatic position switching
Features
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A standing desk timer that interacts with your new Desky Desk! Simply plug in your bluetooth adapter and connect to open up a set of features to enhance your productivity and help you work better! Pairing via Bluetooth® wireless technology allows you to adjust your Desky desk up/down and set your favourite position. The Desky® Standing Desk Control & Timer App works with Desky Dual, Triple, Quad, & L-Shaped frame systems with a Desky Bluetooth® Adaptor. Features: - Easy pairing of desk and mobile device through Bluetooth® wireless technology - Set favourite sit and stand positions - Set your own goal and stand up reminders to reduce sedentary behaviour - Display your statistics - Automatic switch to favourite positions

Screenshots

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer4 screens
Desky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer at 3.7 against Desky's 1.0. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer also leads on ratings volume (355 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Desky's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Desky asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer has 355 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Desky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Desky every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer versus Desky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetSpot WiFi AnalyzerDesky
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (355 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews15.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings355 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEtwok IncDesky Pty Ltd

Customer experience

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

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

Desky

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Desky

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
None

Desky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetSpot WiFi Analyzer free?
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desky free?
Desky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or Desky?
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is rated higher. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while Desky averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or Desky have ads?
Neither NetSpot WiFi Analyzer nor Desky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or Desky?
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Desky every 2 months. Most recently, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Desky on September 30, 2026.

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