Comparison

iNet vs MooseNet

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

MooseNet

View and decode network packet capture files in pcap and pcapng formats. Unlock full protocol decoding with a subscription, which includes a one-month free trial. Supports a growing list of network protocols.

Highlights
  • View pcap and pcapng files
  • Decode network packets
  • Supports multiple protocols
  • Subscription with free trial
  • Protocol decoding via XML definitions
Features
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MooseNet is an app where yo can have a look at packet traces done with tcpdump or wireshark. MooseNet shows your Network Capture Files in the pcap and pcapng format. To see the packets decoded you need a subscriptions. Without subscriptions you only see basic informations The subscription comes with a 1 month trial period. During the trial period you can cancel the subscriptions any time in your iTunes Account Settings. After the trial period if you haven't cancelled the subscription you will be charged. The subscription is: • Auto-renewable • 1 Year (US $1.99) durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase after the trial period and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 
• Renewal price will be the same as the intial price (US $ 1.99) for 1 additional year.
 • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

 • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Please read our Term of Use and Privacy Policy carefully before you subscribe. Privacy Policy : http://www.tmoose.ch/mobile-privacy-policy.html Terms Of Use : http://www.tmoose.ch/terms_of_use.html The file format supported at the moment are the pcap and the pcapng format. The following protocols will be be decoded: bgp dvmrp eigrp icmp igmp dhcp http (partially) rip sip (partially) dns ntp ip udp stp tcp (partially) llc cdp ethernet arp ospf The decoding of the protocols are done with the definition of the studies for the netpdl which describes the protocols in a xml format. so additionally protocols don't need code changes in the app but "only" new xml definitions. More protocols will be added in further versions. For additionally infos please visit the the support page

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
MooseNet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iNet at 4.5 against MooseNet's 1.0. iNet also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). MooseNet's advantage is iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and MooseNet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, MooseNet every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iNet versus MooseNet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetMooseNet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.010.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHThomas Miesch

Customer experience

iNet

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

MooseNet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

MooseNet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
1 purchases

MooseNet

Subscriptions1
  • All Year1 Month trial$1.991 Year

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MooseNet free?
MooseNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNet or MooseNet?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while MooseNet averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iNet or MooseNet have ads?
Neither iNet nor MooseNet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or MooseNet?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and MooseNet every 6 weeks. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 12, 2026 and MooseNet on October 6, 2026.

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