# iNet vs Wi

The clearest difference is rating: iNet at 4.5 against Wi's 4.1. iNet also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Wi's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 967 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 60% of Wi's.

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Wi every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet | Wi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353/reviews)** | [4.1 (967 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-sweetspots/id855457383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 967 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [Axon Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779545727) |

## What reviewers say

### iNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNet Pro upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent network scanning
- 🔍 Provides detailed device information
- 🔌 Useful for network troubleshooting
- 💻 Great for IT professionals and home users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about location permissions
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around data collection
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🚫 Removal of previously available free features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inability to restore premium purchases
- Scanning issues on networks with many devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable location permissions
- Ability to view MAC addresses
- More customization options
- Improved iPad support
- Expanded network monitoring and management tools


### Wi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-sweetspots/id855457383)

Monitor your Wi-Fi signal strength and speed fluctuations over time. Identify the best and worst areas for Wi-Fi reception in your space to optimize device performance.

**Highlights:** Monitor Wi-Fi speed fluctuations, Locate fastest Wi-Fi spots, Locate slowest Wi-Fi spots, Optimize router placement, Easy-to-use design

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helped locate WiFi issues
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Useful for finding WiFi dead spots
- 👍 Great for optimizing WiFi coverage
- 👍 Accurate WiFi signal measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/crashing on newer devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent/inaccurate speed readings
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access
- 🐛 MAC address not updating correctly

**Reported bugs**

- App shows 0Mbps even with good WiFi
- Stops working after iOS updates
- Clipboard access on app launch/close

**Requested features**

- Add 2.4GHz and 5GHz band support
- Provide RSSI/dBm signal strength data
- Allow setting custom test duration
- Add heat map visualization
- Improve compare/history features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNet free?

iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wi free?

Wi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iNet or Wi?

iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Wi averages 4.1 from 967 ratings.

### Do iNet or Wi have ads?

Neither iNet nor Wi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNet or Wi?

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wi every 3 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 12, 2026 and Wi on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*