Comparison

iNet vs Talking Scale

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

Talking Scale

Control your smart kitchen scale hands-free using voice commands and Siri Shortcuts. Adjust settings, zero the scale, and change units without touching the device. Ideal for busy cooks needing quick, precise measurements.

Highlights
  • Hands-free scale operation
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Voice command control
  • Zero scale function
  • Unit conversion
Features
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Messy hands; no problem! Use the Smart Chef Scale with Siri Shortcuts. Now you can hear scale readings from the Smart Chef app and use Talking Scale Siri Shortcuts to set the scale to zero, change units and more. For a live demonstration, please search for the YouTube video: "Talking Kitchen Scale that works with Siri"

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Talking Scale1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iNet at 4.5 against Talking Scale's 2.7. iNet also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 3). Talking Scale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talking Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Talking Scale weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iNet versus Talking Scale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetTalking Scale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHReFleX Wireless Inc.

Customer experience

iNet

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

Talking Scale

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Talking Scale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

Talking Scale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talking Scale free?
Talking Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Talking Scale?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Talking Scale averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do iNet or Talking Scale have ads?
Neither iNet nor Talking Scale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Talking Scale?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Talking Scale weekly. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 16, 2026 and Talking Scale on October 3, 2026.

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