Comparison

iNet vs Syba Inc.

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

Syba Inc.

This app helps you test your internet connection's security, check for email data breaches, and discover where your username appears on social media. It's designed for ease of use, providing clear explanations for each feature's impact on your digital life.

Highlights
  • Internet connection security testing
  • Email data breach checker
  • Username social media monitoring
  • Informational feature explanations
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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With our cyber security app you can test the security of your internet connection, check if your emails are not in data breaches and check where your user name is used on social media websites. The app is very easy to use. You don't have to be a technical wizard. Also, the app is very informational and explain what all the different features mean for your digital life. Terms of use: https://www.syba.io/terms-of-services

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Syba Inc.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Syba Inc. at 5.0 against iNet's 4.5. Syba Inc. also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). iNet's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Syba Inc. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Syba Inc. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Syba Inc.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Syba Inc. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iNet versus Syba Inc.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetSyba Inc.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHFrancis Chlarie

Customer experience

iNet

All ratings2,561 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews671 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.1%

Syba Inc.

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 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

Syba Inc.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
2 purchases

Syba Inc.

Subscriptions2
  • Syba Subscription Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Syba Subscription Yearly7 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syba Inc. free?
Syba Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Syba Inc.?
Syba Inc. is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Syba Inc. averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do iNet or Syba Inc. have ads?
Neither iNet nor Syba Inc. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Syba Inc.?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Syba Inc. every 3 weeks. Most recently, iNet was updated on November 10, 2026 and Syba Inc. on November 7, 2026.

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