iNet vs UniFi Design
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.
UniFi Design
Plan and visualize your network setups with this comprehensive tool. Design your ideal configuration, generate checkout lists, and explore deployments with floorplan visualization. Access essential network planning utilities and community resources in one convenient application.
- Design network setups with Wizard
- Customize racks and generate checkout lists
- Visualize deployments with Floorplan
- Access UniFi Community
- Network Ports AR
- WiFi Calculator
- Capacity Calculator
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UniFi Design brings the full UniFi Design Center experience to your device, purpose-built for planning, building, and visualizing your setup from anywhere. Design your setup with the Wizard, now with far more control. Add and configure devices, customize your rack down to the detail, and sync your projects directly from UniFi Design Center so your work moves with you. - Build and edit complete rack setups with detailed configuration options. - Sync projects and floor plans from UniFi Design Center. - Visualize your network in a redesigned topology view to see your entire project at a glance. - Plan every connection with a dedicated ports view to edit devices and ports directly. - Place a full 1:1 rack in your room or office using AR to see exactly how it will look. - Access Certified Installers, Network Ports AR, Tech Specs, WiFi Calculator, and Capacity Calculator in one place. From idea to deployment, UniFi Design gives you everything you need to plan your project, wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet at 77% against UniFi Design's 24%. iNet also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). UniFi Design's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UniFi Design asks for nothing beyond the download.
UniFi Design holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 24% of UniFi Design's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, UniFi Design fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | iNet | UniFi Design |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 23.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 403 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Ubiquiti Inc. |
Customer experience
iNet
UniFi Design
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
UniFi Design
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
UniFi Design
No in-app purchases
Questions
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