# iNet vs AlwaysSafe

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet | AlwaysSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353/reviews)** | [2.1 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 9.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## 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


### AlwaysSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136)

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.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Playback recorded video, Capture still images, Multi-camera support, Save clips to phone, Listen and talk back

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Great for older systems
- 👍 AlwaysSafe app works well at home

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Landscape mode doesn't work
- 🐛 Connection issues, fails to connect
- 🐛 Playback and recording issues
- 🐛 Push notifications not working
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add landscape mode support
- Improve remote/mobile connectivity
- Fix push notification issues
- Enhance playback and recording features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNet free?

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

### Is AlwaysSafe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNet or AlwaysSafe?

iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while AlwaysSafe averages 2.1 from 65 ratings.

### Do iNet or AlwaysSafe have ads?

Neither iNet nor AlwaysSafe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNet or AlwaysSafe?

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and AlwaysSafe every 7 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 12, 2026 and AlwaysSafe on October 7, 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.*