Comparison

iNet vs D

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

D

Access and monitor your surveillance cameras remotely from your mobile device. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and control camera settings like pan, tilt, and zoom. Get a quick overview with grid view and take snapshots for later review.

Highlights
  • View live camera video feeds
  • Grid view for multiple cameras
  • Pan/tilt/zoom controls
  • View saved recordings
  • Take video snapshots
  • Trigger DI/DO signals
Features
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Keep an eye on your surveillance cameras anytime, anywhere with D-Link’s D-ViewCam Mobile app. The D-ViewCam Mobile app makes it easy to check on your home or business no matter where you are, no matter what time of day it is. D-ViewCam Mobile uses your 3G or WiFi Internet connection to remotely connect to your D-ViewCam server or D-Link NVR, giving you instant access to all your cameras’ live video feeds and recordings on your iPhone. View up to six cameras’ live video at the same time with grid view, or view previously recorded footage by selecting a camera, date, and time. Now you can keep a close eye on what’s happening, even when you’re off-site. If you are using an iPad, please use the D-ViewCam Mobile (for iPad) app. Features: - View your surveillance cameras’ live video - Get a quick overview of what’s happening with a grid view of your cameras’ live video - Use pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) controls to adjust your view for supported cameras - Supports camera view preset points to quickly view specific camera angles - Take snapshots of live camera video and save them to your Camera Roll - View saved recordings from your cameras - Send DI/DO signals to trigger devices such as alarms or lights - View cameras from multiple servers Supported D-Link products: - DCS-100 D-ViewCam V3.6.5 and above - DCS-210 D-ViewCam Standard, v1.1 and above (Not including push notification) - DCS-220 D-ViewCam Professional, v1.2 and above (Not including push notification) - DCS-230 D-ViewCam Enterprise, v1.2 and above (Not including push notification) - DCS-250 D-ViewCam Plus, v1.0 and above - DNR-322L mydlink Network Video Recorder(NVR), HW:Ax, FW:v1.2 and above (Only v2.0 supports push notification) - DNR-326 2-Bay Professional Network Video Recorder(NVR), HW:Ax, FW:v1.2 and above (Only v2.0 supports push notification) Supported Video Codecs: -MJPEG -MPEG4 -H.264

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
D2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against D's 6%. iNet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 12). D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.6K ratings behind it against 12, 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 6% of D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iNet versus D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better1.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better6.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHD-Link Corporation

Customer experience

iNet

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

D

All ratings12 ratings
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive6.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative87.2%

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

D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or D?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while D averages 1.7 from 12 ratings.
Do iNet or D have ads?
Neither iNet nor D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or D?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and D every 4 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 21, 2026 and D on October 18, 2026.

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