Comparison

PLANEX Wi vs NetScope

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

Head to head
About

PLANEX Wi

Monitor and control Wi-Fi clients connected to your Planex router. Disconnect unknown devices instantly and set connection timers for specific users. Ideal for enhancing home or office network security.

Highlights
  • Monitor Wi-Fi clients
  • Disconnect unknown clients
  • Reject further connections
  • Limit connection by timer
  • Supports specific Planex routers
  • Supports specific Planex extenders
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PLANEX Wi-Fi Watcher enable you to watch and manage Wi-Fi client connected to the Planex Wi-Fi router. If you find unknown Wi-Fi client, you can disconnect immediately and reject further connection. You can also limit connection by timer for each client. This app is excellent for users who would like to have more secure Wi-Fi connection, to limit network connection for employees in office or kids in home. [Supported Wi-Fi router] Planex DB-WRT01 Planex MZK-1200DHP2 Planex MZK-750DHP2 Planex MZK-MF300HP2 Planex MZK-1200DHP Planex MZK-750DHP Planex MZK-MF300HP Planex MZK-MF300N3 [Supported Wi-Fi extender] Planex DB-WEX01 Planex MZK-EX750NP Planex MZK-1200DHP(SC) Planex MZK-EX300NP

About

NetScope

Features
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NetScope is a local network (LAN) discovery and auditing tool that helps you detect devices, maintain inventory, and track changes over time. It uses multiple discovery protocols (ARP, DHCP, mDNS, NetBIOS, SNMP, SSDP, WS-Discovery) for efficient and reliable scanning. Key features • Multi-protocol LAN discovery with parallel scanning • Device inventory: vendor detection, hostname resolution, notes & tags • Scan history & diff: detect added, removed, or changed devices • Defensive security checks: basic port checks and risk indicators • Export reports in CSV / JSON • Local storage & dark mode Use cases • Home labs and small office networks • Asset inventory and troubleshooting • Network change monitoring and audits Important • Use only on networks you own or have permission to manage. • Not intended for unauthorized access or intrusion.

Screenshots

PLANEX Wi1 screens
NetScope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PLANEX Wi at monthly against NetScope's every 6 months. PLANEX Wi also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLANEX Wi ships an update monthly, NetScope every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PLANEX Wi versus NetScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLANEX WiNetScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.株式会社 T2 System

In-app purchases

None

PLANEX Wi

No in-app purchases

None

NetScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PLANEX Wi free?
PLANEX Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetScope free?
NetScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PLANEX Wi or NetScope have ads?
Neither PLANEX Wi nor NetScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLANEX Wi or NetScope?
PLANEX Wi ships an update monthly, and NetScope every 6 months. Most recently, PLANEX Wi was updated on October 8, 2026 and NetScope on October 16, 2026.

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