iFSC vs NetXi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFSC
Control and program seismic recorders remotely. Monitor device health, including battery, GPS, and storage. Set up network connections and view data without interrupting acquisition.
- Edit and program acquisition parameters
- State-of-Health monitoring
- RAM and disk usage monitoring
- GPS status monitoring
- Battery voltage monitoring
- Network setup and status checks
- Data monitoring during acquisition
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iFSC (Field Setup Controller) is a Command/Control app for the REF TEK 130 DAS Seismic Recorder via the Serial Port.. iFSC is used to edit and program the acquisition parameters of the DAS. It also provides State-of-Health monitoring with an extensive set of Status commands. State-of-Health monitoring includes acquisition status, RAM and disk usage, GPS status, main and backup battery voltages, time, and temperature. Additional commands allow setting up network connections and checking network status. Data monitoring without stopping acquisition is also available. The Command/Control functionality of this app requires the iFSC cable or WiFi Serial Adapter which are available from the manufacturer of the REF TEK 130 DAS Seismic Recorder.
NetXi
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NetXi is an app that provides detailed information about your network environment, with support for Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Ethernet interfaces. Key features: 1. Supports Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, 6E, and 7 generations. 2. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be standards. 3. Supports 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz frequency bands. 4. Information about current Wi-Fi connection: SSID, BSSID. 5. Real-time graphs: throughput, and ping. 6. Checks connectivity to the router and Internet. Additional key features after upgrading to Expert version: 1. Advanced graphs: packets, errors, and multicasts. 2. Customizable threshold for the ping graph. 3. Detailed information about your Wi-Fi, such as signal strength, noise level, SNR, standard, channel number, and Tx/Rx Data Rate. 4. Detailed information about Cellular network, such as carrier name, signal level, and roaming abroad. 5. Signal strength graphs for Wi-Fi and Cellular networks. 6. SNR and Data Rate graphs for Wi-Fi network. 7. Customizable update frequency. 8. Annotations for graphs: network changes, connections, disconnections, and roaming. 9. Background updates. The Expert version can be unlocked through a one-time payment via Apple's payment system, ensuring convenience and compliance with App Store policies. The app is available only in English. Privacy & Security: - No ads. - No registration required. - Zero telemetry. - No data collection. NetXi is a must-have for anyone who wants to know exactly what's happening with their network. Terms of Use (Standard Apple Terms of Use): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iFSC at none against NetXi's 1. iFSC also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17.0). NetXi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. NetXi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iFSC asks for nothing beyond the download.
iFSC ships an update every 5 months, NetXi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFSC | NetXi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xeos Technologies Inc. | Wlodzimierz Grzywacz |
In-app purchases
iFSC
No in-app purchases
NetXi
- Expert Forever$1.99









