Comparison

NetStat vs HomeNetIP

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

Head to head
About

NetStat

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
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Netstat is a network scanning app that locates devices connected to the network, so you know who is using your Wi-Fi by the name of their device and IP address. The full list of the app's features includes: - device identification and scanning in the network - general information about the network (IP, DNS, etc.) - user's IP address and current geolocation - device ping tools - routing to a device or a website - open ports scanning on devices in the network - download and upload speed testing - network scanning history Before scanning the network, you can also select a device filter, so only certain devices will be checked and displayed after scanning (desktop, laptop or mobile).

About

HomeNetIP

Features
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Who's on your Wi-Fi right now? Which IP addresses are taken, which are free, and what is that one device you don't recognize? HomeNetIP turns your router's cryptic list of numbers into a clear, living picture of your home network — in seconds. Tap once and watch your network come to life. HomeNetIP scans your Wi-Fi and fills in every device live, in real time, showing each one's name, IP address and vendor. No more guessing whether that unknown gadget is your new smart bulb or someone you'd rather not have on your network. SEE EVERYTHING INSTANTLY Bonjour, mDNS, SSDP and active ping discovery work together to find phones, laptops, TVs, consoles, printers, smart-home gear — and the things you forgot you owned — all appearing live as the scan runs. SMART INSIGHTS THAT ACT HomeNetIP studies your network and tells you exactly what to do next — then walks you through it on a dedicated, guided screen: • New or unknown device on your Wi-Fi? Get alerted so you can spot a guest or an intruder. • IP conflicts caught before they knock something offline. • Devices that still need a name, a room or a category — fixed in a tap. • Reserve a static IP, with a step-by-step router recipe and one-tap copy of the address. • Identify an unknown manufacturer — auto-suggested from the device's MAC. • Warranty ending soon, duplicate entries, empty rooms, randomized (private) MACs, and more. CHECK YOUR ROUTER Run a live ping diagnostic on your gateway and open its admin page in a single tap. ORGANIZE YOUR HOME Group devices into rooms and categories that match real life — the kids' room, the office, the living room. Read your IP map at a glance. Wake a sleeping computer with Wake-on-LAN before you walk into the room. EXPORT ANYTHING Save your full device list as CSV, Excel, Word or PDF to share, archive or document your setup. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your network data lives on your device and syncs only through your own private iCloud. There's no account to create, no server of ours to trust, and nothing about your home is ever sent to us — no ads, no analytics, ever. Lock the app behind Face ID for an extra layer of privacy. FREE & PREMIUM HomeNetIP is free to download and use for up to 2 rooms and 20 devices. Unlock unlimited rooms and devices with a single one-time Premium purchase — a one-time unlock, not a subscription, and never will be. Designed for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stop guessing what's on your Wi-Fi. Download HomeNetIP and finally see your home network clearly.

Screenshots

NetStat4 screens
HomeNetIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HomeNetIP at none against NetStat's shown. HomeNetIP also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). NetStat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. NetStat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HomeNetIP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetStat ships an update every 4 months, HomeNetIP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetStat versus HomeNetIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetStatHomeNetIP
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnix-Systems, LLCErez Cohen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NetStat

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

HomeNetIP

One-time1
  • Premium - Unlimited Forever$4.99

Questions

Is NetStat free?
NetStat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeNetIP free?
HomeNetIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetStat or HomeNetIP have ads?
NetStat shows ads; HomeNetIP does not.
Which is updated more often, NetStat or HomeNetIP?
NetStat ships an update every 4 months, and HomeNetIP fortnightly. Most recently, NetStat was updated on October 8, 2026 and HomeNetIP on October 18, 2026.

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