iNet vs Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP)
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.
Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP)
Access and control your computers remotely using VNC, RDP, and SSH protocols. Features a virtual trackpad, extensive keyboard support, and multiple connection options for seamless remote management.
- VNC, RDP, SSH, Telnet support
- Virtual trackpad with multi-touch gestures
- Extensive international keyboard mapping
- Multiple simultaneous connections
- Wake-on-Lan support
- SSH key management
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Remoter Pro is the complete Remoter remote access toolkit for iPhone and iPad, with VNC, RDP, SSH, Telnet, RemoterFusion, tunneling, audio streaming, and password management included. On iPhone Duo, use two remote sessions side by side on the inner display and keep them in place when folding and unfolding. Connect to Mac, Windows, Linux, and terminal servers from one app. Use your local network, VPN, SSH tunnels, RD Gateway, or RemoterFusion depending on how your computers are set up. Remoter Pro is built for people who manage multiple machines and want every major Remoter connection option in a single purchase. Complete Pro Edition • VNC, RDP, SSH, Telnet, and RemoterFusion included • iPhone Duo support: use two remote sessions side by side on the inner display • Password Manager for reusable server credentials • Multiple simultaneous connections • Advanced URL invocation support • Network computer discovery with Bonjour and NetBIOS • Wake-on-LAN support • Saved server cards with custom ordering • Fullscreen mode, portrait and landscape orientations, fit width, fit height, and 1:1 zoom • 8bpp, 16bpp, and 32bpp color depth support VNC and Screen Sharing • VNC protocol 3.8 support • Compatible with macOS Screen Sharing, UltraVNC for Windows, and common Linux VNC servers • RemoterFusion support for easier Mac setup, sound/music redirection, and connections without port forwarding or dynamic DNS • UltraVNC MS Login authentication • Server-side scaling and multiple monitor support • Send Clipboard: copy text from your device to the remote computer, then paste it there RDP and Windows Remote Desktop • Windows Remote Desktop connections • Remote Desktop Gateway support • Network Level Authentication (NLA) support • RDP over SSH • Clipboard paste, plus remote copy when supported by the server or RemoterFusion • Font smoothing SSH and Telnet • SSH and Telnet terminal sessions • VNC over SSH and RDP over SSH • Custom SSH port tunnels • Public-key authentication • SSH key management for generating, importing, copying, and using keys • Record and run macros Input and Control • Precise virtual trackpad with right-click, dragging, and scrolling • Hardware mouse, trackpad, and external keyboard support • Apple Pencil-aware pointer input • Pinch to zoom and drag to scroll • Special keys including Esc, Tab, Alt, arrow keys, Page Up, Page Down, F1-F12, Control-Alt-Delete, Command, and Windows key • International keyboard mappings for German, Swiss-German, Russian, French, Danish, and Spanish Remoter Pro is localized in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, Czech, and Slovak. Support: support@remoterlabs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iNet at Free against Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP)'s $29.99. iNet also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 43%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, 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
iNet is free to download; Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP) costs $29.99 up front. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP) asks for nothing beyond the download.
iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.6K ratings behind it against 418, 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 43% of Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP)'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | iNet | Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better | 4.3 (418 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 43.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 418 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Remoter Labs LLC |
Customer experience
iNet
Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP)
User reviews
iNet
From 2.6K 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
Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP)
From 418 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable VNC and SSH connections
- 🔒 Supports SSH key authentication
- 👍 Flexible keyboard and mouse controls
- 💡 VNC over SSH functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Lack of support for modern SSH ciphers
- 👎 Poor documentation and support
- 🔋 Connection drops when app is in background
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
Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP)
Reported bugs
4 issues- SSH key import and management issues
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- RDP functionality no longer working
- Crashes when dealing with high screen activity
Requested features
4 requests- Support for two-factor authentication
- Improved keyboard mapping and special key support
- Ability to resize remote screen and scroll
- Syncing of connection profiles across devices
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
Remoter Pro (VNC, SSH & RDP)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iNet free?
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