Comparison

iNet vs Vivitar Smart Home

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

Vivitar Smart Home

Easily connect and manage your WiFi-enabled smart home devices like bulbs and sockets. Enjoy enhanced enjoyment and security with a user-friendly interface and a stable cloud platform for a seamless smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Connect WiFi-Bulb and Wifi-Socket
  • Control smart bulb fixtures
  • Manage smart sockets
  • Instant connection
  • Easy management
  • Stable cloud platform
Features
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Vivitar Smart Home is a user-friendly smart life application. With this application you can easily connect and control your WiFi-Bulb and Wifi-Socket providing you the enjoyment and security you want. With a great UI design and stable cloud platform, you could easily gain the ultimate smart life experience. Reasons to love it: -Instant connection and easy management -Controlling your smart-bulb fixtures and enjoying an array of features -Controlling your appliances safely

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Vivitar Smart Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against Vivitar Smart Home's 7%. iNet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Vivitar Smart Home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Vivitar Smart Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.6K ratings behind it against 53, 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 7% of Vivitar Smart Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Vivitar Smart Home every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iNet versus Vivitar Smart Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetVivitar Smart Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better2.0 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better7.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better53
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHSakar International, Inc.

Customer experience

iNet

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

Vivitar Smart Home

All ratings51 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative70.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive7.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative88.9%

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

Vivitar Smart Home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

Vivitar Smart Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivitar Smart Home free?
Vivitar Smart Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Vivitar Smart Home?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Vivitar Smart Home averages 2.0 from 53 ratings.
Do iNet or Vivitar Smart Home have ads?
Neither iNet nor Vivitar Smart Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Vivitar Smart Home?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vivitar Smart Home every 6 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 23, 2026 and Vivitar Smart Home on October 21, 2026.

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