# IoT Assistant vs NetScan

The clearest difference is rating: NetScan at 4.3 against IoT Assistant's 3.6. NetScan also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). IoT Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IoT Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 94 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of IoT Assistant's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScan's.

IoT Assistant ships an update every 3 months, NetScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IoT Assistant | NetScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-assistant/id1491361441/reviews) | **[4.3 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carnegie Mellon University](https://appshunter.io/developer/336857960) | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) |

## What reviewers say

### IoT Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-assistant/id1491361441)

Discover and manage the data collected by Internet of Things devices. Understand who is collecting your information, how it's used, and access privacy controls. Receive customized notifications about data practices.

**Highlights:** Discover IoT data collection, Understand data usage, Access privacy controls, Receive customized notifications, Manage data sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting concept/idea
- ✨ Beautiful/cute/clear interface
- 👍 Useful for privacy
- 🚀 Seems buttery/smooth (recent review)
- 🤩 Great concept/design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Limited/dated/sparse data
- ❌ App doesn't work/crashes/won't load
- ❌ Verification email issues
- ❌ Registration/signup loop/errors
- ❌ No device discovery/scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Web page errors after signup
- App crashes after map loads
- App won't progress past setup screen
- Map loads then crashes
- Different screen pops up and disappears

**Requested features**

- Ability to add device through the app
- Option to opt out of data sharing
- User manual


### NetScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314)

Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.

**Highlights:** Real-time internet speed monitoring, Accurate data usage tracking, IP scanner for device detection, WiFi analyzer for signal strength, Ping tools for latency testing, Network scanner for diagnostics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IoT Assistant free?

IoT Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NetScan free?

NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IoT Assistant or NetScan?

NetScan is rated higher. IoT Assistant averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while NetScan averages 4.3 from 94 ratings.

### Do IoT Assistant or NetScan have ads?

NetScan shows ads; IoT Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, IoT Assistant or NetScan?

IoT Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and NetScan monthly. Most recently, IoT Assistant was updated on September 28, 2026 and NetScan on September 30, 2026.

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