iNet vs AlwaysSafe
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.
AlwaysSafe
Monitor your security system remotely. View live camera feeds, playback recorded video clips, and capture still images. Supports multiple cameras simultaneously and allows for two-way audio communication on compatible systems.
- Live camera viewing
- Playback recorded video
- Capture still images
- Multi-camera support
- Save clips to phone
- Listen and talk back
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Security in the Palm of your Hands Check on your Security System from wherever you are. Playback stored recordings on your mobile device See Live View of your cameras. Playback video clips Capture single and multi still images to save to your device Supports multicamera viewing at the same time Save clips to your phone. Listen & talk back on supported systems
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against AlwaysSafe's 10%. iNet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). AlwaysSafe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AlwaysSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.
iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 65, 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 10% of AlwaysSafe's.
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, AlwaysSafe every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNet | AlwaysSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better | 2.1 (65 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 9.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 65 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Swann Communications Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
iNet
AlwaysSafe
User reviews
iNet
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat 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
AlwaysSafe
From 65 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Great for older systems
- 👍 AlwaysSafe app works well at home
Room to improve
- 🐛 Landscape mode doesn't work
- 🐛 Connection issues, fails to connect
- 🐛 Playback and recording issues
- 🐛 Push notifications not working
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
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
AlwaysSafe
Reported bugs
5 issues- Landscape mode not working after iOS 18 update
- App crashes when trying to connect to WiFi
- Playback not working, can't view recorded videos
- Push notifications stopped working
- App freezes and becomes unusable
Requested features
5 requests- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add landscape mode support
- Improve remote/mobile connectivity
- Fix push notification issues
- Enhance playback and recording features
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
AlwaysSafe
No in-app purchases








