iNet vs WiPry
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.
WiPry
Transform your phone or tablet into a powerful Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer for both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. This tool helps IT professionals and network technicians scan, troubleshoot, and visualize Wi-Fi networks. Requires a specific accessory for full functionality.
- 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
- Scan & Troubleshoot WiFi
- View SSID's / RSSI
- Play / Record intermittent issues
- Enhanced Reporting Function
- SNR / SINR automatic calculation
- Multiple visualization modes
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ACCESSORY REQUIRED FOR FULL FUNCTIONALITY AND TO EXIT DEMO MODE. Transform your phone or tablet into a Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer (2.4 & 5 GHz) with the WiPry 2500x. This ultra-portable tool is perfect for IT professionals and wireless network technicians. On the hardware side, the WiPry 2500x is slightly larger than previous versions but still small enough to compare to a quarter. Additional space was added to allow for external charging (4 AAA alkaline batteries). This provides full functionality for newer iOS devices including SSID’s. Highlights include: - 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer - Scan & Troubleshoot WiFi - SSID's / RSSI - Cross-platform support (works with any device) On the software side, significant improvements have been made including: - Play / Record (helps in capturing intermittent environmental issues) - Enhanced Reporting Function (birth certificates track Wi-Fi health) - SNR / SINR automatic calculation (speeds up site evaluation) - Combined view for the real view and waterfall that gives you a history of the transmissions One of the benefits of these software improvements is that there is no software subscription charge. Software is free of charge and available through the user's preferred platform. Although demo mode is available for free with this download, an accessory must be purchased to fully enable the product. Don’t have the accessory? You can still take the app for a test drive. There are several demo wave forms (WiFi, DECT, and DSSS) that simulate signals. Check it out today! The WiPry family of products has an impressive legacy with the following awards: - Ranked #1 Value and #1 Most Innovative RF tool by Frost & Sullivan - Won Ultimate Wireless Product for 2016 as recognized by EETimes & EDN - 2015 R&D Award Finalist (one of the 100 most technologically advanced innovations) - ECN Impact Finalists as one of the "best and most innovative in the design engineering world" As a spectrum analyzer, WiPry 2500x allows you to scan & troubleshoot WiFi. View SSID’s and RSSI on your iOS device. This spectrum analyzer gives you multiple visualization techniques to view the occupied spectrum. Waterfall mode allows you to look at the spectrum over time while the raw, decay, average, heat map, and other modes allow you to view the real-time spectrum. It is perfect for detecting open Wi-Fi channels and identifying unauthorized Wi-Fi access points. Please visit us at www.oscium.com for more details. Please note that customers with previous generations of our hardware (such as WiPry 5x, WiPry-Spectrum, WiPry-Power, WiPry-Pro, WiPry-Combo, and WiPry-Pro Combo) will be able to use this app on older iOS devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iNet at 4.5 against WiPry's 2.7. iNet also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 39%) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 50). WiPry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. WiPry asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 50, 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 39% of WiPry's.
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, WiPry every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNet | WiPry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better | 2.7 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 39.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Oscium LLC |
Customer experience
iNet
WiPry
User reviews
iNet
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent network scanning
- 🔍 Provides detailed device information
- 🔌 Useful for network troubleshooting
- 💻 Great for IT professionals and home users
Room to improve
- 🔒 Concerns about location permissions
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around data collection
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🚫 Removal of previously available free features
WiPry
From 50 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎯 Accurate spectrum analysis for 2.4GHz WiFi networks
- 📱 Portable and convenient mobile solution vs. laptop-based tools
- 💰 Affordable compared to professional spectrum analyzers
- 🔧 Useful for identifying interference and optimizing WiFi placement
- ⚡ Quick setup and plug-and-play functionality
Room to improve
- ❌ Non-functional without expensive hardware accessory ($200-$500)
- 😕 Misleading app store presentation without clear hardware requirement disclosure
- ⏱️ No app updates in 2+ years despite WiFi technology evolution
- 🔌 Power consumption issues when enabling SSID display on some devices
- 📉 Limited functionality compared to laptop-based alternatives
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
WiPry
Reported bugs
8 issues- SSID display causes power draw error and app crash on iPhone X and iPad
- App crashes every 10 minutes on some devices
- Spectrum display continues in airplane mode (demo detection issue)
- Hardware not recognized after unplugging without proper shutdown
- Tooltips don't extend properly for label selection
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- Slow performance on older iPhone models
- Blank SSID table despite being enabled
- Countdown timer removed in recent update
Requested features
13 requests- 5GHz spectrum analysis support
- SSID display with channel information overlay
- Channel width indicators (20/40/80MHz)
- Frequency and MHz scale on spectrum display
- WiFi network identification and labeling on heatmap
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- Signal strength and authentication details
- Video recording and playback of spectrum analysis
- Lower frequency band support (100MHz-1GHz)
- Preset configuration profiles for quick switching
- Split-screen view with network list
- Parabola curves showing signal overlap
- Beginner's guide and documentation
- Regular app updates and maintenance
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
WiPry
No in-app purchases








