Comparison

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer vs TradeCalc Studio

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

TradeCalc Studio

This app provides tradespeople with 21 specialized calculators for on-site measurements and material estimates. It allows users to save calculations within job contexts, create branded PDF reports, and manage work offline. The app offers both free and pro versions with varying calculator access and features.

Highlights
  • 21 specialized trade calculators
  • Save calculations within job contexts
  • Material estimates and cost worksheets
  • Branded PDF report generation
  • Offline job management
  • Templates for repeat work
  • Metric and imperial calculations
Features
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Keep each calculation with its job. TradeCalc Studio gives tradespeople 21 site calculators plus saved worksheets, material estimates, cost rows and branded PDF records. Keep the context - Run metric or imperial calculations across 21 trade workflows to calculate site quantities for the job. - Keep result lines, assumptions, warnings and rounded values together so you can check the estimate before using it. - Save results into jobs, then record measurements, materials, costs, checklist items and notes for a clearer site record. - Find calculators by title, trade, category or capability. Specialist workflows include Equal Spacing, Cut List & Kerf Optimiser and Levels, Fall & Grade. - Reuse job structures with templates and keep repeat work organised. - Produce branded PDF records and open Read Report Text when you need the same report content in a structured accessible view. - Add optional company details and a logo to PDF records after contact details pass validation. For tradespeople and small contractors Tradespeople, estimators and small contractors can use TradeCalc Studio to estimate, cost and document work on site. It replaces a disconnected calculator result with a job worksheet you can continue to review. It does not provide structural, thermal, fire, drainage, load-bearing or compliance certification. Check measurements, specifications, site conditions and professional requirements before relying on an output. No hosted account TradeCalc Studio stores jobs locally first and keeps them available offline. Use the app without an RGT account. The app has no ads, tracking or third-party analytics. Pro users can opt in to private iCloud Sync; it stays off by default. Free and Pro Free includes Dimensional Math, Unit Conversion, Equal Spacing and up to three active jobs. App Store-managed Pro subscriptions unlock the other 18 calculators, unlimited jobs, templates, cost worksheets, PDF export and optional private iCloud Sync. Support, privacy and terms Support: https://www.rgtsoftware.com/apps/tradecalc-studio/support.html Privacy Policy: https://www.rgtsoftware.com/apps/tradecalc-studio/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Keep the calculation, job context and report together.

Screenshots

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer4 screens
TradeCalc Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TradeCalc Studio at 100% against NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's 15%. NetSpot WiFi Analyzer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and TradeCalc Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer versus TradeCalc Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetSpot WiFi AnalyzerTradeCalc Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (354 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings354 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEtwok IncRGT Software Ltd

Customer experience

NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

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

TradeCalc Studio

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

TradeCalc Studio

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
2 purchases

TradeCalc Studio

Subscriptions2
  • TradeCalc Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • TradeCalc Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is NetSpot WiFi Analyzer free?
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TradeCalc Studio free?
TradeCalc Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or TradeCalc Studio have ads?
Neither NetSpot WiFi Analyzer nor TradeCalc Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer or TradeCalc Studio?
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and TradeCalc Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, NetSpot WiFi Analyzer was updated on October 26, 2026 and TradeCalc Studio on October 10, 2026.

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