Comparison

iNet Pro vs Desktop for Instagram

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
Currently charting
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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

Desktop for Instagram

Access Instagram's full mobile experience directly within your Safari browser on Mac and iOS devices. This extension allows for seamless browsing, posting, and interaction, mimicking the smartphone app's functionality.

Highlights
  • Instagram mobile experience in Safari
  • Likes, follows, comments, and browsing
  • Automatic scrolling
  • Global audio toggle
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Enjoy Instagram’s experience right inside Safari — on Mac and iOS. This simple and intuitive extension lets you use Instagram’s mobile website on your desktop, iPhone, or iPad, just like you would on the smartphone app. Key Features: • Likes, follows, comments, and browsing, all your usual Instagram activities • Automatic scrolling for smooth, hands-free browsing • Global audio on/off toggle to control sound across all videos • Share photos and videos with ease • Simple, secure, and effective Your privacy always comes first. This extension only requests the essential permissions needed to function properly. It runs entirely within Safari on your device and never collects any data. Disclaimer: Instagram is a registered trademark of Instagram Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. This independent project, developed by Mustafa Alpay, is not affiliated with Instagram, Instagram Inc., or any of its parent companies.

Screenshots

iNet Pro4 screens
Desktop for Instagram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet Pro at 87% against Desktop for Instagram's 50%. iNet Pro also leads on chart position (#97 vs unranked). Desktop for Instagram's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 Desktop for Instagram $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iNet Pro versus Desktop for Instagram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNet ProDesktop for Instagram
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.7 (738 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings738 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#97 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHMustafa Alpay

Customer experience

iNet Pro

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

Desktop for Instagram

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Desktop for Instagram

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iNet Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Desktop for Instagram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet Pro free?
iNet Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desktop for Instagram free?
Desktop for Instagram costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iNet Pro or Desktop for Instagram have ads?
Neither iNet Pro nor Desktop for Instagram shows ads.

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