# NetStat vs Detectir

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detectir at 82% against NetStat's 0%. Detectir also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). NetStat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetStat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Detectir sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detectir holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detectir has 189 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NetStat's written reviews are positive against 82% of Detectir's.

NetStat ships an update every 4 months, Detectir every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetStat | Detectir |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netstat/id1491729464/reviews) | **[4.4 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectir/id1580229513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onix-Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/345594709) | [Cyberr GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580229515) |

## What reviewers say

### NetStat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netstat/id1491729464)

Identify devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, displaying their names and IP addresses. Gain insights into network details, test speeds, and scan open ports on connected devices.

**Highlights:** Device identification and scanning, Network information (IP, DNS), User IP and geolocation, Device ping tools, Open port scanning, Download and upload speed testing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Detectir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectir/id1580229513)

This app provides comprehensive network security analysis, allowing users to monitor devices, detect threats, and identify vulnerabilities. It offers a user-friendly interface for both home and business networks, helping to fortify cybersecurity and understand network activity.

**Highlights:** Network device monitoring, Open port detection, Threat and vulnerability analysis, Intruder detection and blocking, Internet speed tests, Bandwidth usage monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remote access
- 🔒 Security features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful for network management
- 👍 Useful for finding issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🚩 Potential spyware
- 🚩 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Scan results not saving
- Buttons and features not working
- Incompatible with latest iOS version

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to view and delete offline devices
- Website blocking feature
- More free functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetStat free?

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

### Is Detectir free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NetStat or Detectir?

Detectir is rated higher. NetStat averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Detectir averages 4.4 from 189 ratings.

### Do NetStat or Detectir have ads?

NetStat shows ads; Detectir does not.

### Which is updated more often, NetStat or Detectir?

NetStat ships an update every 4 months, and Detectir every 9 days. Most recently, NetStat was updated on September 22, 2026 and Detectir on September 24, 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.*