Comparison

Ekahau Analyzer vs Sidos

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

Head to head
About

Ekahau Analyzer

This professional-grade tool validates and troubleshoots Wi-Fi networks on iPhones and iPads. It offers an auto-test function for rapid, accurate network diagnosis and provides clear pass/fail indications of Wi-Fi quality. Integrated Speedtest by Ookla helps differentiate between internet service provider and wireless network performance issues.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi health validation
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Auto-test function
  • Spectrum analysis
  • Integrated Speedtest by Ookla
  • Pass/fail network quality indication
Features
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Commercial Use Only Ekahau Analyzer is part of Ekahau Connect subscription and requires Ekahau Sidekick measurement device. The Analyzer app is a professional grade Wi-Fi health validation and troubleshooting tool for iPhones and iPads. The auto test function diagnoses your network faster and with more accuracy than any other product on the market. The simple interface provides a quick and easy-to-understand pass/fail indication of Wi-Fi network quality, identifying network problems based on predefined requirements. These predefined requirements are the most common network issues such as channel utilization and co-channel interference Time is precious. Every second counts. Especially when troubleshooting your network. A spectrum analyzer can be critical in the troubleshooting process. It records and measures the strength (power/energy) of both Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi traffic that exist in your network environment. This allows you to quickly identify potential interferers such as wireless cameras, cordless phones, or other wireless devices. In addition, a spectrum analyzer can show the channel of the measured traffic. This can allow you to optimize your network channels for peak performance while avoiding interference. Ekahau Analyzer also has the industry-standard Speedtest by Ookla® integrated into an easy to use solution. With Speedtest, you get trusted internet speed measurements that help you assess your network's performance. But that's not all – complemented with Ekahau Analyzer and Sidekick 2, you also gain access to comprehensive Wi-Fi spectrum and network configuration insights by simultaneously monitoring real time spectrum analysis whilst running a Speedtest. The integration of Speedtest into Ekahau Analyzer solves a fundamental challenge in network troubleshooting: determining whether performance issues stem from your internet service provider or your wireless network.

About

Sidos

Effortlessly conduct Wi-Fi surveys to pinpoint and resolve network issues. This tool helps identify problems within your wireless network.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi surveys
  • Network problem identification
  • Troubleshooting assistance
  • Effortless operation
Features
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Sidos enables you to effortlessly perform Wi-Fi surveys to help identify and troubleshoot problems within your network.

Screenshots

Ekahau Analyzer4 screens
Sidos3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sidos at 5.0 against Ekahau Analyzer's 2.1. Sidos also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Ekahau Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 5) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sidos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ekahau Analyzer has 74 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ekahau Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, Sidos every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ekahau Analyzer versus Sidos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEkahau AnalyzerSidos
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (74 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEkahau, IncSidos Systems Oy

Customer experience

Ekahau Analyzer

All ratings73 ratings
Positive26.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative71.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Sidos

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ekahau Analyzer

No in-app purchases

None

Sidos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ekahau Analyzer free?
Ekahau Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidos free?
Sidos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ekahau Analyzer or Sidos?
Sidos is rated higher. Ekahau Analyzer averages 2.1 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Sidos averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Ekahau Analyzer or Sidos have ads?
Neither Ekahau Analyzer nor Sidos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ekahau Analyzer or Sidos?
Ekahau Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, and Sidos every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ekahau Analyzer was updated on August 4, 2026 and Sidos on September 17, 2026.

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