iNet vs iControl Web
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.
iControl Web
Control DIY home automation systems and devices via HTTP requests from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Configure custom buttons and layouts using a JSON file for seamless integration with various smart home platforms and IP cameras.
- Control DIY home automation systems
- Configure custom button layouts with JSON
- Support for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
- Integrates with HomeWizard, Domoticz, and more
- Control IP cameras and DLNA adapters
- Trigger IFTTT commands
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Call any URL with an appropriate sized button on any of your devices (iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch). The screens can be configured according to your needs using a json file. The app is ideal for all home automation systems which support http: - i.e. DIY, HomeWizard, PEHA-House-Control-System, PHC, DigitalSTROM, KNX, control4, Domoticz. - It can also be used to control your IP camera (i.e. Mobotix) - Or as a remote control for some HDMI DLNA adapter - The app and watch app can also be used to trigger IFTTT. Follow the configuration manual: https://github.com/sebbu/iControl-Web In summary: Use iTunes file sharing (in Finder) or the Files App to get a sample json file for your configuration (can also be downloaded from GitHub). Name your file gui.json. The sample contains the full structure. You may want to use a json editor. If you have messed up your gui.json, remove it from the App (delete the file) to get a new guiSample.json. You may use http or https for calling a remote command within this App or other known URL schemes to open another App (iPhone/iPad only). Support for self-signed certificates is not includes on purpose. There are many free possibilities to get a certificate of different flavor, i.e. Let’s Encrypt (this is not a recommendation, but it can serve as a starting point for your search). This app can be controlled via its own custom protocol icontrol://. Currently it only supports the execution of a command. (See guiSample.json for an example) iControl does not prompt for a review as it would probably interrupt your workflow. I would really appreciate it if you take the time to leave a review (maybe with a short hint or description which system you are using). Thank you in advance! A big thank you to the company it@business for the support of the update to iOS 13.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iControl Web at none against iNet's 1. iControl Web also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 77%) and device support (4 vs 2). iNet's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 12). On price, rating and ads 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. iControl Web asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iNet against 4.6 for iControl Web. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 89% of iControl Web's.
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, iControl Web every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNet | iControl Web |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 88.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Sebastian Bub Software Distribution |
Customer experience
iNet
iControl Web
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
iControl Web
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
iControl Web
No in-app purchases








