Comparison

iNet vs Guardian Vision

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

Guardian Vision

Access your security system 24/7 with this mobile monitoring app. View live camera feeds, control PTZ cameras, manage automation devices, and receive event alerts. It offers remote management of your security infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera viewing
  • Multi-camera display
  • PTZ camera control
  • Automation device management
  • Save image snapshots
  • User access control
Features
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Acesso 24 horas por dia ao seu sistema de segurança. Sistema móvel de monitoramento, gerenciamento de imagens e controle de automação remotos. Principais características: - Visualização de imagens em tempo real de qualquer câmera conectada aos servidores compatíveis; - Possibilidade de visualização de até 8 câmeras simultaneamente; - Controle de câmeras PTZ (Dome); - Controle de presets de câmeras PTZ; - Importação de layouts pré-definidos nos servidores; - Acionamento dos dispositivos de automação conectados ao servidor; - Verificação do estado dos dispositivos de automação (sensores) conectados ao servidor; - Permite salvar o snapshot da imagem; - Permite a visualização em diferentes resolução de vídeo; - Rotação automática da tela para melhor visualização; - Zoom das imagens em tempo real via movimento de pinça dos dedos; - Controle de acesso por usuário e senha; - Possibilita o cadastro de ilimitados servidores; - Redirecionador automático paras IPs não válidos; - Permite a ativação do "alarme/recebimento de eventos" no sistema Situator. IMPORTANTE: Necessário atualizar o servidor para a versão mais recente antes da instalação desta atualização! Esta versão não é compatível com servidores SuperDVR. Para maiores informações, acesse nosso site: www.seventh.com.br

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Guardian Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iNet at 4.5 against Guardian Vision's 2.3. iNet also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 3). Guardian Vision's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 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. Guardian Vision asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Guardian Vision's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Guardian Vision every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iNet versus Guardian Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetGuardian Vision
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHSeventh Ltda

Customer experience

iNet

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

Guardian Vision

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Guardian Vision

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

Guardian Vision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guardian Vision free?
Guardian Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Guardian Vision?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Guardian Vision averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do iNet or Guardian Vision have ads?
Neither iNet nor Guardian Vision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Guardian Vision?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Guardian Vision every 3 weeks. Most recently, iNet was updated on September 30, 2026 and Guardian Vision on September 27, 2026.

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