Comparison

iNet vs Petabit

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

Petabit

Features
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Petabit turns your daily habits into a living creature. Every habit you keep feeds a Petabit a small digital being that grows, mutates, and takes shape from your real-world routine. Skip your days and it withers. Stay consistent and it thrives, evolving through life stages from Birth to Elder. YOUR ROUTINE, ITS BODY Pick the habits that matter water, study, training, sleep, reading, whatever you're building and check them off each day. Your consistency literally shapes your Petabit's genome: new eyes, wings, auras, marks and forms emerge as it evolves. No two are ever alike. YOUR ANSWERS, ITS SOUL At each evolution your Petabit asks you a short, soul-searching question. Your answer nudges its alignment toward the Light, the Shadow, or somewhere in between. A kind soul and a ruthless one don't just think differently; they look different. REMINDERS WITH PERSONALITY Your Petabit reminds you to keep your habits, and its tone follows its alignment. A good one cheers you on. A darker one won't be so patient. BONDS THAT LAST Meet another player and merge your Petabits with a QR code. Each inherits a trait from the other, carried into its next life a genome woven from every bond you make. THE STAKES ARE REAL Neglect your habits and your Petabit dies, losing everything. Its lineage only lives on through what it inherits. Every day counts. • Simple daily habit tracking with streaks • A unique, evolving creature drawn from your routine • Daily reflections that shape who it becomes • Local reminders no spam, no clutter • Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish Build the habits. Shape the creature. See who you become.

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Petabit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Petabit at none against iNet's 1. 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. Petabit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Petabit monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iNet versus Petabit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetPetabit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHBehind Solution

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

Petabit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

Petabit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Petabit free?
Petabit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iNet or Petabit have ads?
Neither iNet nor Petabit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Petabit?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Petabit monthly. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 12, 2026 and Petabit on October 11, 2026.

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