Comparison

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs MyLinks

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

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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

MyLinks

Effortlessly save, categorize, and manage all your important links in one place. Access your curated collection across devices with a personalized and secure experience. Boost productivity by reducing time spent searching for saved content.

Highlights
  • Save and categorize links
  • Cross-platform syncing
  • Privacy and security focused
  • Personalizable themes and layouts
  • Boosts productivity
  • Easy link sharing
Features
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Introducing MyLinks - Your Ultimate Link Saving Companion! Unlock the power of seamless link organization with MyLinks - the must-have app for anyone who loves to save, share, and manage links effortlessly! WHY CHOOSE MYLINKS? Link Saving Made Easy: Gone are the days of cluttered bookmarks! MyLinks lets you save and categorize your favorite links in a snap, ensuring that you never lose track of important websites, articles, or videos. Cross-Platform Accessibility: Access your saved links anytime, anywhere! MyLinks syncs seamlessly across devices, allowing you to browse your curated collection on your phone, tablet, or computer. Privacy and Security: Your data is precious, and we understand that. MyLinks prioritizes your privacy and ensures that your saved links are secure, giving you peace of mind while you explore the web. Personalize Your Experience: Customize MyLinks to match your style! Choose from a variety of themes and layouts to create an app environment that feels uniquely yours. Boost Productivity: By keeping your links organized, MyLinks enhances your productivity. Spend less time searching and more time enjoying the content that matters most to you! Ready to revolutionize the way you save and share links? Download MyLinks now and experience link management like never before. Your digital bookmark paradise awaits!

Screenshots

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer4 screens
MyLinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetSpot WiFi Analyzer at 3.7 against MyLinks's 3.0. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer also leads on ratings volume (354 vs 1) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). MyLinks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads 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. MyLinks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyLinks's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer versus MyLinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetSpot WiFi AnalyzerMyLinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (354 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews15.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings354 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEtwok IncSuccess Chizaram

Customer experience

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

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

MyLinks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
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

MyLinks

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

MyLinks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetSpot WiFi Analyzer free?
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyLinks free?
MyLinks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or MyLinks?
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is rated higher. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while MyLinks averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or MyLinks have ads?
Neither NetSpot WiFi Analyzer nor MyLinks shows ads.

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