WiFi by NATCO vs NetXi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
WiFi by NATCO
Read full descriptionHide full description
WiFi by NATCO is a Smart Home Mobile Application that allows subscribers to fully manage their home network. This app offers parental controls, network security, setting up guest Wi-Fi networks, and managing your SSID.
NetXi
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WiFi by NATCO at none against NetXi's 1. NetXi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NetXi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WiFi by NATCO asks for nothing beyond the download.
WiFi by NATCO ships an update every 3 months, NetXi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WiFi by NATCO | NetXi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NATCO - Northern Arkansas Telephone Company, Inc. | Wlodzimierz Grzywacz |
In-app purchases
WiFi by NATCO
No in-app purchases
NetXi
- Expert Forever$1.99
Questions
Is WiFi by NATCO free?
Is NetXi free?
Do WiFi by NATCO or NetXi have ads?
Which is updated more often, WiFi by NATCO or NetXi?
Other comparisons















