iNet vs CyberPower SmartPlug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
CyberPower SmartPlug
Remotely manage your smart plug's power outlets. Schedule on/off times, monitor energy usage, and control devices with voice commands. Organize multiple plugs by location and share access with family.
- Remote on/off control
- Customizable schedules
- Voice control integration
- Energy usage reports
- Group control by location
- Device sharing
- Personalized device naming
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CyberPower SmartPlug app provides an easy way for you to control outlets of your smart plug remotely. Download free CyberPower SmartPlug app and enjoy the benefits the following features bring: - Real-time Control Allows you to turn on/ off your smart plug remotely. - Schedule Control Allows you to set multiple schedules to turn on/ off your smart plug at the specific time. - Voice Control via Amazon Echo and Google Home Speaks to your Echo or Google Home to turn on/ off your smart plug. - Energy Report Provides daily, weekly, monthly energy usage of your smart plug. - Locations Provides the group function for you to add several smart plugs into one Location, such as Living Room, Bed Room... - Group Control In Locations, you can turn on/ off all smart plugs in one room at the same time. - Share Device Allows you to share your smart plugs to your friends or family to control the same smart plug. - Personalize Allows you to rename your smart plug and the outlet names. You can take a photo or change the picture for your smart plug.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CyberPower SmartPlug at 5.0 against iNet's 4.5. CyberPower SmartPlug also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). iNet's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CyberPower SmartPlug asks for nothing beyond the download.
CyberPower SmartPlug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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, CyberPower SmartPlug monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNet | CyberPower SmartPlug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Cyber Power Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
iNet
CyberPower SmartPlug
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
CyberPower SmartPlug
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
CyberPower SmartPlug
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iNet free?
Is CyberPower SmartPlug free?
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