# iNet Pro vs Blue Hound

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet Pro | Blue Hound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-pro-network-scanner/id305242949/reviews)** | [4.6 (912 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-hound/id1067368392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 738 | **912** |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 56.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | #92 |
| Size | 72 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [GrangerFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/363698835) |

## What reviewers say

### iNet Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-pro-network-scanner/id305242949)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-hound/id1067368392)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*