Comparison

iNet vs Afero

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

Head to head
About

iNet

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
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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. With this free and ad-free version of iNet, you can scan your network and view all connected devices. The features listed here can be unlocked later via an in-app purchase if needed. 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

Afero

This toolset assists in accelerating Internet of Things projects for organizations and enthusiasts. It enables communication with and control of connected devices, automating embedded, mobile, and cloud tasks for secure device management and data insights.

Highlights
  • Accelerate IoT projects
  • Communicate with connected devices
  • Control Afero-equipped devices
  • Automate embedded, mobile, and cloud tasks
  • Secure device provisioning and management
  • Gain insights from device data
Features
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This app is part of an Afero toolset that helps you accelerate your Internet of Things (IoT) projects. It's designed for organizations and enthusiasts who want to prototype or experiment with connected devices of any kind. What You Need • Afero mobile app (this app) - Use it to communicate with and control your Afero equipped device. • Afero Profile Editor - Use this desktop application to quickly define your smart device and the data it will be sending out. The app is provided as a free developer tool, available on Windows or macOS. Please visit the Afero Developer Portal (https://developer.afero.io/). The Dev Portal is a resource for documentation, a place to ask questions and stay informed of the latest technical milestones. How It Works Afero automates the development of embedded, mobile, and cloud tasks for IoT projects. It provides back-end cloud services to securely provision, control, and manage your device and gain insight from the data. We think Afero is the easiest to use and most secure IoT solution available. Please let us know how it worked for you and any suggestions for improvement.

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Afero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Afero at none against iNet's 1. Afero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). iNet's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 5). On price, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Afero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Afero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Afero every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iNet versus Afero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetAfero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHAfero, Inc.

Customer experience

iNet

All ratings2,561 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews670 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.2%

Afero

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iNet

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Afero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

Afero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Afero free?
Afero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Afero?
Afero is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Afero averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do iNet or Afero have ads?
Neither iNet nor Afero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Afero?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Afero every 2 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 29, 2026 and Afero on October 29, 2026.

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