iNet vs 1SIM IoT
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.
1SIM IoT
Manage your IoT/M2M devices remotely with real-time data on usage, connectivity, and spending limits. This app provides essential control over your SIM cards and devices, ensuring efficient management for various applications like asset tracking and smart homes.
- Real-time device status
- Data and SMS usage tracking
- Set monthly spending limits
- Block/unblock mobile data
- Two-way device communication
- Account access controls
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The new OneSimCard IoT-M2M app enables you to get access to the most important functions of the OneSimCard OSCAR management platform virtually anywhere you have connectivity on your mobile device or tablet. Whether your solution is for GPS (asset tracking, fleet management, people tracking, etc.), wearables, Smart meters/Smart City, Smart Home or any other Internet of Things/Machine to Machine application, the OSCAR (OneSimCard Account Resource) app allows you to easily manage all of your mobile IoT/M2M devices. The OSCAR IOT app provides you with real time information about all active, blocked or deactivated devices, network registration/connectivity status, and the current data and SMS use records. It also allows you to reconnect the device to the network if required, as well as 2-way communication to the device using Portal SMS option, which keeps logs of all sent commands to, and replies from, the device including the APN settings. The app allows you to have access to each sim card /device, set the monthly spending limit for the SIM, block/unblock mobile data, view the amount of data used in the billing cycle anywhere, anytime your mobile device is connected to the internet. The app allows for separate logins of account administrators to share or to limit various account access functions. The in-app help tools provide quick access to troubleshooting and customer support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 1SIM IoT at 5.0 against iNet's 4.5. 1SIM IoT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). iNet's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). On price, 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. 1SIM IoT asks for nothing beyond the download.
1SIM IoT 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, 1SIM IoT daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNet | 1SIM IoT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daily — 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Belmont Telecom, Inc. |
Customer experience
iNet
1SIM IoT
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
1SIM IoT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
1SIM IoT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iNet free?
Is 1SIM IoT free?
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Do iNet or 1SIM IoT have ads?
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