Comparison

iNet vs Myco Buddy

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

Myco Buddy

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Grow with intention. Myco Buddy is a mushroom grow journal built for home cultivators who want more than scattered notes and camera-roll chaos. Track active grows, archive past batches, and build a record you can actually learn from. Every batch, one place • Active and past batches — inoculation through harvest (or contamination) • Grain, substrate, strain, status, and notes for each grow • Visual photo timeline with date-stamped log entries Document what matters • Capture photos in-app or import from your library (including bulk import) • Log temperature and humidity with each entry • Optional on-device background removal. • Photos you take in-app are also saved to a MycoBuddy album in Photos Genetics & supplies • Strain library — name, generation, source, and notes • Inventory for spawn, substrate, jars, and gear — organized in groups Harvest with clarity • Record multiple flushes per batch • Track wet and dry weights Your data, your device • On-device storage — no account required • Export and import full backups (.zip): strains, inventory, batches, photos, and settings • Light, dark, or system appearance Myco Buddy Plus The free plan includes 1 batch (as well as unlimited inventory and strain tracking). Myco Buddy Plus unlocks unlimited active and past batch storage with a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Whether you’re on your first jar or your fiftieth flush, Myco Buddy helps you grow with intention. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Myco Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iNet at 15.0 against Myco Buddy's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Myco Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Myco Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iNet versus Myco Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetMyco Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHSEAN IAN HALENWOOD

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

Myco Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
2 purchases

Myco Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Myco Buddy Plus$4.991 Month
  • Myco Buddy Plus Full Year$34.991 Year

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Myco Buddy free?
Myco Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iNet or Myco Buddy have ads?
Neither iNet nor Myco Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Myco Buddy?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Myco Buddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 21, 2026 and Myco Buddy on October 10, 2026.

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