Comparison

iNet vs Smart

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

Smart

This SIP client connects to various telephone systems, offering call management features like hold, mute, and loudspeaker. It includes a phone book, call history, and customizable codecs for efficient communication on the go.

Highlights
  • Simple setup
  • IPv4 and IPv6 support
  • Call hold, mute, and loudspeaker
  • Phone book and call history
  • Customizable codecs
  • Bluetooth support
  • Light & dark mode
Features
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Smart-SIP-Phone: The SIP client for every SIP telephone system Smart-SIP-Phone is the universal solution for all SIP telephone systems - whether Asterisk, Freeswitch, Auerswald Comtrexx or proprietary systems. Simple, flexible and powerful - with Smart-SIP-Phone you remain optimally reachable and productive. Highlights: - Simple setup - State of the art technology: IPv4 and IPv6. Powerful call functions: - Hold - Mute - Loudspeaker - Selection of the playback device - Parallel calls - Numeric keypad Other functions: - Phone book - Call history - Customizable codecs - Volume control - Bluetooth support - Light & dark mode - 50 free call pushes per month * * Required to receive incoming calls when the app is in the background or your smartphone is locked. For companies: Smart-SIP-Phone is also available as a desktop version. On request, the app can be individually branded and adapted to the needs of your company. Available on request: Seamless integration with ERP and CRM systems. For resellers: The softphone can be branded, customized and discounted as a white-label solution on request - the ideal solution for resellers who want to offer their customers a personalized communication solution. Why Smart-SIP-Phone? Smart-SIP-Phone has been specially developed for all types of SIP telephone systems. It offers a reliable, user-friendly solution for efficient communication - wherever you are. Download now and experience the full power of Smart-SIP-Phone! FAQ Why does the app connect to the EDNT servers? The app downloads the images and data of the supported providers from the EDNT servers at https://nrm.ednt.de. This content is not permanently integrated into the app so that our partners have the opportunity to make changes to the data. #Softclient #SIPclient #Softphone #UCC-Client

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Smart3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart at 5.0 against iNet's 4.5. Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). iNet's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iNet versus Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHEDNT GmbH

Customer experience

iNet

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

Smart

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart free?
Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Smart?
Smart is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Smart averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iNet or Smart have ads?
Neither iNet nor Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Smart?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart every 3 weeks. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smart on October 7, 2026.

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