NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs Pinnertron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Pinnertron
Instantly access and share your live GPS coordinates on an interactive map. Save custom locations, copy coordinates with a single tap, and export your data. Supports multiple coordinate formats and map types.
- Live GPS coordinates display
- Save and name locations
- Drag and explore any map location
- One-tap copy and share coordinates
- Export saved locations
- Customizable coordinate formats and map types
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Pinnertron gives you instant access to your live GPS coordinates on an interactive map. Whether you're geocaching, hiking, surveying, or just need to know exactly where you are - tap to copy your coordinates and share them instantly. Live GPS Coordinates See your real-time latitude and longitude with accuracy displayed in metres. Supports Decimal Degrees (DD), Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM), and Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) formats. Save Locations Pin any location on the map and save it with a custom name. Your saved coordinates are stored locally on your device — no account needed, no data leaves your phone. Drag & Explore Move the pin anywhere on the map to check coordinates of any location, not just where you are. Copy & Share One tap copies your coordinates to the clipboard, ready to paste into messages, notes, or any other app. Export data Export your saved locations in a number of formats Customisable Choose your coordinate format, decimal places, and map type (standard, satellite, or hybrid). Automatic dark mode included
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pinnertron at 5.0 against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 3.7. Pinnertron also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Pinnertron asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pinnertron 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Pinnertron monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer | Pinnertron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (354 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 354 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Etwok Inc | Dark Pie Ltd |
Customer experience
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer
Pinnertron
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
Pinnertron
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer
- NetSpot Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
- NetSpot Plus$6.99
- NetSpot Plus Lifetime$29.99
Pinnertron
No in-app purchases
Questions
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