Comparison

iNet vs IP Validator

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

IP Validator

This app calculates and validates IP addresses for any network, providing detailed information. It offers features like exporting network configurations for Linux devices and calculating all available IP ranges and maximum node counts.

Highlights
  • IP address validation
  • Network configuration export (Linux)
  • IP range calculation
  • Maximum node count calculation
  • User-friendly UI
  • Open source
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IP Validator calculates and validates ip address in any network. App calculates and provides useful information about your network. Features: - Export network configurations for linux devices (interface file and dhcpd.conf) - Calculate all available ip ranges - Calculate maximum nodes count - User friendly UI Design - Open source. You can access the source code at the about page.

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
IP Validator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Validator at 5.0 against iNet's 4.5. IP Validator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). iNet's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. IP Validator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Validator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, IP Validator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iNet versus IP Validator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetIP Validator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHAppac Yazılım

Customer experience

iNet

All ratings2,540 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews667 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.1%

IP Validator

All ratings2 ratings
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

IP Validator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

IP Validator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Validator free?
IP Validator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or IP Validator?
IP Validator is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while IP Validator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iNet or IP Validator have ads?
Neither iNet nor IP Validator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or IP Validator?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and IP Validator every 6 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on September 25, 2026 and IP Validator on September 10, 2026.

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