# iNet vs ASUS Extender

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against ASUS Extender's 5%. iNet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 13). ASUS Extender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 13, 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 5% of ASUS Extender's.

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, ASUS Extender every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet | ASUS Extender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353/reviews)** | [1.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asus-extender/id1112040720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 4.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [ASUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/527118677) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ASUS Extender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asus-extender/id1112040720)

Easily manage and set up your ASUS Wi-Fi Range Extender or Powerline Extender. This app helps you optimize your Wi-Fi coverage and find the ideal placement for your extender to ensure the best internet experience.

**Highlights:** Manage existing extenders, Set up new extenders, Placement guidance, Optimize Wi-Fi coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNet free?

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

### Is ASUS Extender free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNet or ASUS Extender?

iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while ASUS Extender averages 1.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do iNet or ASUS Extender have ads?

Neither iNet nor ASUS Extender shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNet or ASUS Extender?

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and ASUS Extender every 6 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 16, 2026 and ASUS Extender on October 11, 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.*