# iNet vs MooseNet

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet | MooseNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moosenet/id1311513732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [Thomas Miesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/838278927) |

## 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


### MooseNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moosenet/id1311513732)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Year | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*