Comparison

iNet Pro vs Blue Hound

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

Head to head
About

iNet Pro

Discover and manage your local network with this comprehensive tool. Identify connected devices, view network services, and remotely control computers. Customize device recognition and export scan results for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Identify connected devices (IP, MAC)
  • Customize devices with names and icons
  • View open ports and services
  • Remote wake, sleep, shutdown, restart
  • Monitor Apple Airport base stations
  • Export scan results (CSV, PDF)
Features
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPad version.

About

Blue Hound

Easily scan and locate your Bluetooth-enabled devices, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, and tags. Find lost items like keys or drones using signal strength, heat maps, or direction finders. The app identifies devices by name, maker, and model, and allows you to search the cloud for previously found items.

Highlights
  • Real-time Bluetooth scanning
  • Signal strength meter
  • Heat map and direction finder
  • Cloud search for past devices
  • Smart device identification
  • Power saver mode
  • Audio alerts
Features
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The essential Bluetooth app for scanning and locating your smart devices from Apple, FitBit, Garmin, and many other companies. Scan and identify nearby devices. Locate devices by signal strength, heat map or direction finder. You can now find Fitbit and other Bluetooth devices that are paired with your iPhone. If the Bluetooth device is paired with another iPhone, turn off Bluetooth on that iPhone. Blue Hound is always scanning for Bluetooth devices. When a device is detected, Blue Hound identifies it by name, maker and model when possible. It does this using a large database of smart recognizers that are updated automatically. Devices you find are uploaded to the cloud to help you search for them later. Blue Hound works great with Bluetooth tags. If you attach one to your keys, you can locate them within 100 feet or more even outdoors in high grass. Attach one to your drone and you will be able to find it if it lands unexpectedly. Scanning for Bluetooth devices can be a fun outdoor activity. Take Blue Hound out for a walk. Enable Power Saver Mode for Blue Hound in Settings and put your iPhone in your pocket upside down. The screen will go dark and the app will enter power saver mode. If you wish, Blue Hound can even bark to alert you when a new device is found. Blue Hound has features not found in any other Bluetooth scanner or finder: • Real time Bluetooth scanner with signal strength and description • Sort the scanner list by age, distance or name • Filter the scanner list for matching text • List both active and inactive devices • Power saver option and audio alerts for scanning while walking • Search the cloud for devices you have found in the past • Search for past devices using an interactive map • Smart device identification using cloud updated recognizers • Display detailed information about a devices including is maker and model • Search Google for more information about the device • Get directions to the last known location of the device • Locate a device indoors using a signal strength meter • Locate a device outdoors using a heat map and signal graph • Outdoor direction finder saves time when searching • Display the directions on the map to triangulate the location

Screenshots

iNet Pro4 screens
Blue Hound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blue Hound at $1.99 against iNet Pro's $9.99. Blue Hound also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). iNet Pro's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 57%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

iNet Pro costs $9.99 and Blue Hound $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iNet Pro against 4.6 for Blue Hound. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 738 and 912 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of iNet Pro's written reviews are positive against 57% of Blue Hound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iNet Pro versus Blue Hound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNet ProBlue Hound
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (738 ratings) — better4.6 (912 ratings)
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews — better56.8% of reviews
Number of ratings738912 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#91 — better#92
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHGrangerFX

Customer experience

iNet Pro

All ratings738 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews587 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.7%

Blue Hound

All ratings912 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative38.6%

User reviews

iNet Pro

From 738 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Useful network tool
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Excellent features
  • 👍 Great interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Missing some device details
  • 💰 Expensive for some users
  • 🔒 Requires location access
  • 🖥️ Not optimized for iPad/larger screens

Blue Hound

From 912 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Functional
  • 🚀 Found lost items quickly
  • 💡 Useful for finding lost/misplaced items
  • 👍 Cheaper than buying a new device

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Key features not working (heatmap, compass)
  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance/location information
  • 🤔 Lack of instructions/tutorial
  • 🤔 Limited device detection

Bugs and requests

iNet Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when scanning network
  • Wake-on-LAN feature not working
  • Issues with iOS 11 and newer
  • Inconsistent device detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve device naming/customization
  • Integrate with other network tools (e.g., SSH, RDP)
  • Add support for scanning over VPN
  • Provide iPad-native version

Blue Hound

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to detect nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Inconsistent performance, app not working at times
  • Inaccurate distance and location information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set device parameters and utilize scanned devices
  • Device details like MAC address, identifiers
  • Tutorial or onboarding for new users
  • Option to block outside device connections for security

In-app purchases

None

iNet Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Blue Hound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet Pro free?
iNet Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blue Hound free?
Blue Hound costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet Pro or Blue Hound?
iNet Pro is rated higher. iNet Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Blue Hound averages 4.6 from 912 ratings.
Do iNet Pro or Blue Hound have ads?
Neither iNet Pro nor Blue Hound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet Pro or Blue Hound?
iNet Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blue Hound every 5 weeks. Most recently, iNet Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Blue Hound on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, iNet Pro or Blue Hound?
iNet Pro currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Blue Hound at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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