Comparison

iNet vs Dead Man's Snitch

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

Dead Man's Snitch

This app monitors your scheduled tasks and alerts you if they fail to run. It's ideal for tracking daily backups, monthly emails, or cron jobs. Receive immediate push notifications when a process doesn't complete as expected.

Highlights
  • Monitors periodic processes
  • Sends push notifications for failures
  • Tracks daily backups
  • Monitors monthly emails
  • Checks cron jobs
  • Displays snitch status
Features
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Dead Man's Snitch monitors your periodic processes and notifies you when something doesn't happen. Daily backups, monthly emails, or cron jobs you need to monitor? Dead Man's Snitch has you covered. Know immediately when one of these processes doesn't work with push notifications. Our app shows you the status of all your snitches. Sign up today and know when your processes don't run!

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Dead Man's Snitch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iNet at 4.5 against Dead Man's Snitch's 3.5. iNet also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 38%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 6). Dead Man's Snitch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Dead Man's Snitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 38% of Dead Man's Snitch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Dead Man's Snitch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iNet versus Dead Man's Snitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetDead Man's Snitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better3.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHCollective Idea

Customer experience

iNet

All ratings2,561 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews670 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.2%

Dead Man's Snitch

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

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

Dead Man's Snitch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
None

Dead Man's Snitch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dead Man's Snitch free?
Dead Man's Snitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Dead Man's Snitch?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Dead Man's Snitch averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.
Do iNet or Dead Man's Snitch have ads?
Neither iNet nor Dead Man's Snitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Dead Man's Snitch?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dead Man's Snitch every 3 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dead Man's Snitch on October 20, 2026.

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