iNet vs Hardwares
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.
Hardwares
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Explore Apple hardware history and monitor your device’s system—all in one app! ● Historical Apple Products Information in Your Pocket You can view hardware information for historical Apple products. ・SoC ・Memory ・Display ・Camera ・Battery Capacity ● Understand Your System Status You can view the system status of the device you are currently using. ・System Version ・System Uptime ・Device Thermal Status ・Network Status ● Other Convenient Features ・Internet Speed Test ・View Technical Specifications of Each Device ・Explanation of Technical Terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iNet at none against Hardwares's shown. iNet also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Hardwares's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Hardwares sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Hardwares every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNet | Hardwares |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Yuichiro Niwa |
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
Hardwares
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
Hardwares
- Treat me to a donut$1.99
- Treat me to a hamburger$4.99
- Remove Ads$5.99
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- Treat me to a sushi$8.99









