# mTalk vs iNet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mTalk at none against iNet's 1. mTalk also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). iNet's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for mTalk against 4.5 for iNet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of mTalk's written reviews are positive against 77% of iNet's.

mTalk ships an update every 2 weeks, iNet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mTalk | iNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtalk/id326418308/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Messagenet SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/326418311) | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) |

## What reviewers say

### mTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtalk/id326418308)

This app allows users to use their SmartNumber fixed line from their mobile device, ensuring they never miss customer calls when away from the office. It offers a user-friendly interface and advanced technology to handle VoIP calls seamlessly, even overcoming potential network blocks.

**Highlights:** Use fixed line number on mobile, Receive calls when out of office, User-friendly interface, Seamless VoIP call management, Overcomes VoIP line blocks

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable international calling rates
- 🎧 High-quality voice clarity
- 🌍 Free landline number in multiple countries
- 📱 Reliable VoIP service
- 🔗 Easy integration with contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- ⏱️ Slow call pickup/ring detection
- 🔊 Poor voice quality on cellular networks
- 📵 No IPv6 support

**Reported bugs**

- App shows 'Not Connected' status persistently
- Unable to register landline numbers
- Cannot hang up test calls
- App crashes on iPad 2 and older devices
- Incoming calls not ringing in background

**Requested features**

- SMS sending and receiving capability
- Programmable 'Do Not Disturb' mode
- Push notifications for incoming calls
- IPv6 network support
- Better iOS integration with VoIP API


### iNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353)

Discover all devices on your local network, analyze services, and manage connected devices. Remotely control Macs and PCs, monitor network status, and customize device identification. This tool offers comprehensive network insights for both technical and casual users.

**Highlights:** Device discovery (IP, MAC), Customizable device names and icons, Port and service scanning, Wake on LAN/WAN, Remote Mac control (sleep, restart), Bonjour service monitoring, Airport base station status

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNet Pro upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent network scanning
- 🔍 Provides detailed device information
- 🔌 Useful for network troubleshooting
- 💻 Great for IT professionals and home users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about location permissions
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around data collection
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🚫 Removal of previously available free features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inability to restore premium purchases
- Scanning issues on networks with many devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable location permissions
- Ability to view MAC addresses
- More customization options
- Improved iPad support
- Expanded network monitoring and management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mTalk free?

mTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iNet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mTalk or iNet?

mTalk is rated higher. mTalk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while iNet averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do mTalk or iNet have ads?

Neither mTalk nor iNet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mTalk or iNet?

mTalk ships an update every 2 weeks, and iNet every 5 weeks. Most recently, mTalk was updated on September 21, 2026 and iNet on September 25, 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.*