# NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs knock(1)

The clearest difference is rating: knock(1) at 5.0 against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 3.7. knock(1) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. knock(1) asks for nothing beyond the download.

knock(1) 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 346 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, knock(1) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetSpot WiFi Analyzer | knock(1) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netspot-wifi-analyzer/id1490247223/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock1/id6762497209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **346** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% 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 | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Etwok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483084004) | [Jeffrey Cousens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877690927) |

## 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


### knock(1)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock1/id6762497209)

This utility app allows you to remotely open firewall ports on your server using a saved sequence of connection attempts from your iPhone. It supports TCP or UDP for each port and provides live feedback on the connection status.

**Highlights:** Save and reuse multiple host configurations, Per-port TCP or UDP selection, Configurable inter-packet delay, Live per-port result display, Native SwiftUI interface, No tracking or analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 knock(1) free?

knock(1) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or knock(1)?

knock(1) is rated higher. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while knock(1) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or knock(1) have ads?

Neither NetSpot WiFi Analyzer nor knock(1) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or knock(1)?

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and knock(1) every 2 months. Most recently, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer was updated on October 15, 2026 and knock(1) on October 12, 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.*