iNet vs Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Smart
Easily connect and control smart home devices like bulbs, plugs, and candles. Enjoy convenient features such as scheduling, group control, and proximity-based automation directly from your iPhone or iPad.
- Connect smart bulbs, plugs, and candles
- Direct Bluetooth LE connection
- No additional gateway or hub required
- Set weekly schedules
- Control groups of devices
- Proximity-based automation
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With the Smart-Life App, you are able to connect to the smart bulb, smart plug and smart candle provided by TBS GmbH at the same time, and control these smart home products easily. …to be smart A direct connection through Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) Standard without adding additional Gateway or Hub, to the iPhone, iPad or iPod can be established within just a few seconds, and then you can enjoy your smart life with the interesting yet practical functions like setting weekly schedules, controlling a group of bulbs at the same time, using the proximity function to turn on/ off a bulb...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against Smart's 6%. iNet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 95). Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 95, 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 6% of Smart's.
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNet | Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better | 1.8 (95 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 6.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 95 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | TBS GmbH |
Customer experience
iNet
Smart
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
Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
Smart
No in-app purchases









