iNet vs Range XTD Controls
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.
Range XTD Controls
Easily set up your WiFi extender with a step-by-step guide. Extend your network range for seamless streaming, gaming, and more. Manage connection status and share WiFi access with guests.
- Guided setup in minutes
- Share WiFi access
- Supports 3 router modes
- Connection status alerts
- Compatible with most routers
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The easy-setup Range XTD Controls App gives you control over your RangeXTD Wifi Extender. The Range XTD Controls App step-by-step guide brings you through the setup process, so anyone can get up and running in minutes. Effortlessly set up your RangeXTD Wifi Extender and get up to 10m extended range and enjoy streaming TV, movies, music, video games, and more! Range XTD Controls Features - Get set up in minutes - quick and easy guided setup - Share your WiFi - give guests and friends internet access via a link or QR code - Supports 3 router modes - Choose between repeater mode, AP mode, and router mode on your RangeXTD Wifi Extender and easily set up it with the app - Connection status - get alerted if you get unexpectedly disconnected - Plays nice with others - compatible with nearly any router or WIFI setup How Does The Range XTD Controls App Work? 1. Install the app onto your iPhone 2. Open the app and it will tell you to connect your phone to the RangeXTD network. 3. It will walk you through setting up your RangeXTD Wifi Extender to AP/Repeater/Router mode. 4. Enter your WIFI name and password. 5. The app is synced with your RangeXTD Wifi Extender and you can manage your settings anytime you like. Download the Range XTD Controls app and get your RangeXTD Wifi Extender setup NOW! For more information about RangeXTD products, visit https://www.rangextd.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iNet at 4.5 against Range XTD Controls's 2.3. iNet also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 4). Range XTD Controls's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days 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
Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Range XTD Controls asks for nothing beyond the download.
iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 97% of Range XTD Controls's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Range XTD Controls every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNet | Range XTD Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better | 2.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 97.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Think Tech Sales Limited |
Customer experience
iNet
Range XTD Controls
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
Range XTD Controls
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
Range XTD Controls
No in-app purchases
Questions
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