Comparison

iFSC vs NetXi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

NetXi

Features
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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/

Screenshots

iFSC3 screens
NetXi4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NetXi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iFSC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iFSC versus NetXi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFSCNetXi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXeos Technologies Inc.Wlodzimierz Grzywacz

In-app purchases

None

iFSC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NetXi

One-time1
  • Expert Forever$1.99

Questions

Is iFSC free?
iFSC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetXi free?
NetXi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iFSC or NetXi have ads?
Neither iFSC nor NetXi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFSC or NetXi?
iFSC ships an update every 5 months, and NetXi every 2 weeks. Most recently, iFSC was updated on October 1, 2026 and NetXi on October 4, 2026.

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