Comparison

iNet vs Vivitar Smart Home Security

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

Vivitar Smart Home Security

Monitor and manage your smart home devices, including cameras, lights, and outlets, from any mobile device. Receive real-time alerts for motion and sound, and set custom schedules for your devices.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • 24/7 live camera view
  • Motion and sound alerts
  • Custom device scheduling
  • Indoor and outdoor camera support
Features
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The Vivitar Smart Home Security allows you to easily connect and control your lighting, indoor and outdoor IP cameras, electric outlets and more via any mobile device from anywhere. With Vivitar Smart Home Security, you can see what is going on in and outside your home 24/7. Get automatic alerts from your IP Cameras on motion and sound detection events. Set on/off schedules for each smart light bulb or outlet and more. Vivitar Smart Home Security supports iOS 9.0 and above.

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Vivitar Smart Home Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against Vivitar Smart Home Security's 9%. iNet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 207). Vivitar Smart Home Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vivitar Smart Home Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 207, 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 9% of Vivitar Smart Home Security's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Vivitar Smart Home Security monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iNet versus Vivitar Smart Home Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetVivitar Smart Home Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better1.7 (207 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better9.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better207
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHSakar International, Inc.

Customer experience

iNet

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

Vivitar Smart Home Security

All ratings207 ratings
Positive14.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative81.6%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive9.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative86.8%

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

Vivitar Smart Home Security

From 207 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Easy to add devices
  • 😊 Alexa integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Glitchy app
  • 🚫 Unable to create account
  • 🚫 Devices not recognized

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

Vivitar Smart Home Security

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sign-in issues
  • Inability to change settings
  • Devices randomly disconnecting
  • Recorded footage not playable

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer power cord for cameras
  • Automatic security mode activation
  • Improved integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

Vivitar Smart Home Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivitar Smart Home Security free?
Vivitar Smart Home Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Vivitar Smart Home Security?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Vivitar Smart Home Security averages 1.7 from 207 ratings.
Do iNet or Vivitar Smart Home Security have ads?
Neither iNet nor Vivitar Smart Home Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Vivitar Smart Home Security?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vivitar Smart Home Security monthly. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 19, 2026 and Vivitar Smart Home Security on October 17, 2026.

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