Comparison

iNet vs RICOH Support Station

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

RICOH Support Station

This app simplifies RICOH printer and MFP management. It offers setup guides, status checks, supply ordering, and troubleshooting assistance directly from your smart device. Print and scan documents with ease.

Highlights
  • Easy printer setup guide
  • Network connection and registration
  • Printer driver installation guidance
  • Print documents and photos
  • Scan and save documents
  • Check printer status and toner levels
  • Order replacement supplies
Features
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"RICOH Support Station" assists you in every step of the way in working with your RICOH printer. You can directly access easy setup guide, check the machine’s status and toner levels, and order supplies from your smart device. RICOH Support Station also navigates you to find answers to your questions about your printer or MFP. Main features Easy printer or MFP setup guide: - Provides guidance for every step of the process from unboxing, loading paper and installing toner or ink for ready to use. Network setting guide and registration on your smart device: - Provides guidance on how to connect your printer or MFP to network. - Automatically searches for your printer or MFP to register it on RICOH Support Station App. *Your smart device and printer or MFP must be connected to the same network. Printer driver installation guide: - Provides guidance to a website to download printer drivers to your PC. Printing: - Available to print documents and photos stored locally in your device or in OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive or Box. Scanning: - Available to save scanned documents and photos to your device. - Available to share scanned documents and photos with other apps. Checking printer or MFP status and toner or ink levels: - Available to check how much toner remains. - When it is almost depleted, a message notifies that a replacement toner is required. Easy supply ordering guide:* - Guides you access to ordering page for replacement toner. *Pre-registration is required. *This function may not be available in some regions. Troubleshooting guide of your printer or MFP - Guides you to access FAQ or operating manual of the registered printer or MFP. Supported languages: - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese For details, please refer to the following URL: https://www.ricoh.com/software/support-station/gateway

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
RICOH Support Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RICOH Support Station at none against iNet's 1. RICOH Support Station also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). iNet's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RICOH Support Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, RICOH Support Station every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iNet versus RICOH Support Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetRICOH Support Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHRicoh Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

iNet

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

RICOH Support Station

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RICOH Support Station

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

RICOH Support Station

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RICOH Support Station free?
RICOH Support Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iNet or RICOH Support Station have ads?
Neither iNet nor RICOH Support Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or RICOH Support Station?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and RICOH Support Station every 3 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 19, 2026 and RICOH Support Station on October 17, 2026.

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