# Wifi Analyzer vs Network Scanner

Wifi Analyzer and Network Scanner both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Network Scanner's written reviews are positive against 41% of Wifi Analyzer's. Network Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wifi Analyzer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Network Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Wifi Analyzer against 4.4 for Network Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 269 and 168 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Wifi Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Network Scanner's.

Wifi Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, Network Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wifi Analyzer | Network Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-analyzer-network-scanner/id1578710731/reviews) | **[4.4 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-wifi-analyzer/id6502008566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **269** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #130 |
| Size | 92 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammet Yalcın Ozdemir Halil Ibrahim Karahan Mustafa Ayten Kupertino Bilisim Yazılım K.S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788511975) | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632352487) |

## What reviewers say

### Wifi Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-analyzer-network-scanner/id1578710731)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #159 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze your WiFi network with speed tests and signal strength analysis. Discover connected devices, view local and public IP addresses, ISP information, and latency. Understand your network performance and security.

**Highlights:** WiFi network analysis, Speed test (upload/download), Device discovery, Local and Public IP address, ISP information, Latency (ping) information

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Wifi Analyzer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Special Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Wifi Analyzer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 📊 Useful for checking connected devices
- 🚀 Quick network scanning capability
- 💰 Affordable yearly subscription option
- 📱 Works well on iPhones for basic WiFi analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization and paywall strategy
- 🐛 Speed test feature frequently fails or doesn't work
- ❌ Limited functionality without premium subscription
- 📢 Excessive ads and intrusive advertising
- 🚫 Misleading marketing claims vs actual features

**Reported bugs**

- Speed test fails with error messages
- App crashes and freezes on startup
- Loading page hangs indefinitely
- Cannot detect WiFi networks despite active connection
- Incorrect router IP identification

**Requested features**

- Device naming and identification with device types
- Signal strength visualization and monitoring
- WiFi channel information and recommendations
- Ability to disconnect or block devices from network
- Network traffic visualization


### Network Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-wifi-analyzer/id6502008566)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze and optimize your network with this comprehensive tool. Discover connected devices, view detailed network information, and perform speed tests. Access advanced features like ping, traceroute, and DNS record analysis to gain full control over your network.

**Highlights:** Discover Connected Devices, View Network Information, Speed Test, Ping and Traceroute, DNS Records, Network Usage Monitor

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wifi Analyzer free?

Wifi Analyzer 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, Wifi Analyzer or Network Scanner?

Network Scanner is rated higher. Wifi Analyzer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Network Scanner averages 4.4 from 168 ratings.

### Do Wifi Analyzer or Network Scanner have ads?

Both Wifi Analyzer and Network Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wifi Analyzer or Network Scanner?

Wifi Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, and Network Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wifi Analyzer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Network Scanner on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wifi Analyzer or Network Scanner?

Wifi Analyzer currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Network Scanner at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*