Comparison

iNet vs NAS Reader

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

NAS Reader

Access and view files from network-attached storage (NAS), Dropbox, and FTP servers. Supports common file types like PDFs and images, with options to open files in other applications. Quickly find and access your documents with a clear file and folder listing.

Highlights
  • View files from NAS, Dropbox, and FTP
  • Supports PDF and image files
  • Quick file and folder access
  • Open files in other apps
  • Supports SMB2 protocol
  • Reads photo library
Features
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The NASReader is a viewer that allows you to view files in NAS (Windows shared folders), Dropbox and FTP server. The NASReader has the following features: - Supports to a file that can be viewed with iOS standard viewer, such as PDF files and image files. - Listed separately, files and folders. Enable quick access to the desired file. - Other than built-in viewer, Supports to "open in other apps" - Supports SMB2 protocol - Supports reading of photo library * It does not correspond to the streaming play of video and music

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
NAS Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against NAS Reader's 31%. iNet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 2). NAS Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 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. NAS Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, 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 31% of NAS Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, NAS Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iNet versus NAS Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetNAS Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHDigitalArtCorp

Customer experience

iNet

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

NAS Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative43.8%

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

NAS Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

NAS Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NAS Reader free?
NAS Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or NAS Reader?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while NAS Reader averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do iNet or NAS Reader have ads?
Neither iNet nor NAS Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or NAS Reader?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and NAS Reader every 4 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on September 28, 2026 and NAS Reader on September 13, 2026.

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