# Antenna Pointer vs Network Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Network Scanner at 4.5 against Antenna Pointer's 2.8. Network Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 4). Antenna Pointer's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Antenna Pointer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Network Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Network Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Scanner has 3.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Antenna Pointer's written reviews are positive against 30% of Network Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Antenna Pointer ships an update every 2 months, Network Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Antenna Pointer | Network Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenna-pointer/id1506366684/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-device-finder/id6478161512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Grzegorczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450427411) | [AI APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697892814) |

## What reviewers say

### Antenna Pointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenna-pointer/id1506366684)

This map application allows users to draw markers, lines, and sectors directly onto maps. It is primarily designed to assist with the installation and validation of sector antennas for LTE, WiFi, and other technologies.

**Highlights:** Draw markers on map, Draw lines on map, Draw sectors on map, Import GPX files, Validate antenna installations, Assist with sector antenna setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads and limits | $9.99 | per year |


### Network Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-device-finder/id6478161512)

Explore your surroundings with a suite of tools including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanners, a magnetometer, and camera filters. Understand your environment, discover nearby devices, and view the world in new ways.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Device Finder, Magnetometer Sensor, Infrared Camera Filters, Simple & Accessible Interface, Explore Environment, Privacy Control

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Camera Scanner - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Camera Scanner - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't provide useful information
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Waste of money
- 🤔 Confusing and limited information

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't show device locations
- Detects smart TVs as suspicious devices

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- Improved device detection and identification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Antenna Pointer free?

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

### Is Network Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Antenna Pointer or Network Scanner?

Network Scanner is rated higher. Antenna Pointer averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Network Scanner averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Antenna Pointer or Network Scanner have ads?

Antenna Pointer shows ads; Network Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Antenna Pointer or Network Scanner?

Antenna Pointer ships an update every 2 months, and Network Scanner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Antenna Pointer was updated on June 4, 2026 and Network Scanner on September 23, 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.*