Comparison

iNet vs NETGEAR Insight

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

NETGEAR Insight

Manage and monitor select NETGEAR Insight Managed devices, including switches, wireless access points, router gateways, and storage devices. Configure your network, check status, receive alerts, and troubleshoot issues remotely from your phone.

Highlights
  • Remote network access
  • Multi-device configuration
  • Unified cloud management
  • Network monitoring
  • Troubleshooting and support
  • Alerts and notifications
Features
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NOTE: Insight is used to manage ONLY the listed set of NETGEAR's Insight Managed devices. Insight does NOT manage all NETGEAR Devices. Insight Managed Devices SMART MANAGED PRO SWITCHES: GC108P GC108PP GC110 GC110P GC510P GC510PP GC728X GC728XP GC752X GC752XP GS108Tv3 GS110TPv3 GS110TPP GS110TUP GS710TUP GS716TP GS716TPP GS724TPv2 GS724TPP GS728TPv2 GS728TPPv2 GS752TPv2 GS752TPP MS510TXUP MS510TXM WIRELESS & WIRELESS ROUTER GATEWAYS: WAC505 WAC510 WAC540 WAC540B03 WAC564 SRK60 Orbi Pro SXK80 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 SXK30 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini WBC502 WBC502B2 WAX610 WAX610Y WAX620 WAX630 WAX608Y WBE710 WBE718 WBE750 WBE758 WAX605 WAX625 WAX628 WAX630E WAX638E WAX615 WAX618 NETWORK STORAGE DEVICES: Monitoring and firmware management of NETGEAR ReadyNAS 420, 520, 620, 3000, 4000 and 5000 series Here is the full list of devices Insight manages by model [https://www.netgear.com/insight/devices.aspx]. Make sure your device is on this list to ensure your device will be manageable by Insight. After download, create your Insight account and let Insight help you add your Insight managed devices and create and configure your network. Insight Advantages: Use Insight to discover, register, install and configure your Insight managed devices - switches, wireless access points and router gateways, and storage devices, as well as to setup your wired and wireless networks. Additionally, with the Insight app you can check the status of your network, re-configure and fine-tune settings and troubleshoot. You also can receive alerts and notifications on critical and important events related to your devices and networks. Most of the features available on the Insight Cloud Portal are available on the mobile app, making the NETGEAR Insight app an excellent tool to help stay on top of all your Insight-devices based networks. Additionally, with the Insight app, you have direct access to NETGEAR Help and Support. You truly have full visibility and control of all your networks in the palm of your hand – anytime, anywhere. Unlike most network management solutions, NETGEAR Insight is a complete unified network management solution built specifically for the SMB market. With the easy, user friendly networking experience, NETGEAR Insight app enables multi-device configuration, network management, monitoring, and service deployment of select NETGEAR wireless, switching, routing and storage devices. Feature Highlights: * Remote access into your networks and devices from anywhere right through your phone * Unified and simplified multi-device configuration from your phone * Unified cloud management of both wired and wireless networks * Manage multiple network locations from one screen * Troubleshoot issues and get NETGEAR Support right from your Insight app * Intuitive mobile user experience * No additional need for cloud controller, appliance, network manager, or PC/server NETGEAR Insight Managed Devices -- check for list of devices managed by Insight [https://www.netgear.com/insight/devices.aspx]: * Insight Managed Wireless Access Points – Meeting the need for higher bandwidth, multi-user support * Insight Managed Switches — Networking made simple * ReadyNAS Storage — Powerful, scalable Now NETGEAR Insight supports landscape mode for tablets. Additionally, the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal is also available at https://insight.netgear.com.

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
NETGEAR Insight1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against NETGEAR Insight's 16%. iNet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). NETGEAR Insight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. NETGEAR Insight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 16% of NETGEAR Insight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, NETGEAR Insight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iNet versus NETGEAR Insight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetNETGEAR Insight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better4.3 (4.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better16.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K4.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHNETGEAR

Customer experience

iNet

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

NETGEAR Insight

All ratings4,557 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative78.2%

User reviews

iNet

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent network scanning
  • 🔍 Provides detailed device information
  • 🔌 Useful for network troubleshooting
  • 💻 Great for IT professionals and home users

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

NETGEAR Insight

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 💡 Powerful network management features
  • 🚀 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Limited device compatibility

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

NETGEAR Insight

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to register devices
  • Inconsistent login and authentication process
  • Unreliable firmware updates
  • Disconnection issues with access points

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
  • Improved error handling and troubleshooting
  • Ability to manage all Netgear devices
  • Seamless integration with existing network settings

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

NETGEAR Insight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NETGEAR Insight free?
NETGEAR Insight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or NETGEAR Insight?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while NETGEAR Insight averages 4.3 from 4.6K ratings.
Do iNet or NETGEAR Insight have ads?
Neither iNet nor NETGEAR Insight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or NETGEAR Insight?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and NETGEAR Insight every 2 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on September 22, 2026 and NETGEAR Insight on September 20, 2026.

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