# iNet vs iControl Web

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet | iControl Web |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrol-web-http-remote/id580659303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [Sebastian Bub Software Distribution](https://appshunter.io/developer/311613696) |

## What reviewers say

### iNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNet Pro upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent network scanning
- 🔍 Provides detailed device information
- 🔌 Useful for network troubleshooting
- 💻 Great for IT professionals and home users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inability to restore premium purchases
- Scanning issues on networks with many devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable location permissions
- Ability to view MAC addresses
- More customization options
- Improved iPad support
- Expanded network monitoring and management tools


### iControl Web

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrol-web-http-remote/id580659303)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNet free?

iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iControl Web free?

iControl Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iNet or iControl Web?

iControl Web is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while iControl Web averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do iNet or iControl Web have ads?

Neither iNet nor iControl Web shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNet or iControl Web?

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and iControl Web every 8 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 19, 2026 and iControl Web on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*