Comparison

NetExInstall vs Katnet

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

Head to head
About

NetExInstall

Features
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NetExInstall - exclusive app for WiFi field technicians. Key Features: • Zero touch provisioning • Auto Assignment of devices • Cloud profile syncing • Visual tracking of installs • Run speed/connectivity tests • Capture GPS and photos • Leave notes for future team members NetExperience provides a software platform compatible with Open Wi-Fi allowing service providers, MSPs and IT departments to deploy and manage Wi-Fi networks. Powered by Open Wi-Fi technology from the Telecom Infra Project, our platform enables disaggregated networks, allowing software to seamlessly control solutions from multiple hardware vendors. Key Features: • Advanced Cloud WLAN Controller - Control multi-vendor Access Points compatible with Open Wi-Fi - Support for both indoor and outdoor Access Points - Flexible deployment options for residential, education, hospitality, enterprise, smart city, and offload scenarios • Analytics and Dashboard • Remote Troubleshooting • Network Automation • Compatibility with open roaming Perfect for organizations seeking a scalable, future-proof network management solution that breaks free from vendor lock-in while maintaining enterprise-grade performance and reliability.

About

Katnet

Features
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katnet is a network discovery and connectivity toolkit for IT Professionals. See which hosts are online, which ports respond, and what each device advertises-then jump straight into SSH or VNC when you need a terminal or remote desktop. Discover devices Run a TCP sweep across your subnet (with a sensible default port set, or your own list). Results merge with Bonjour browsing and SSDP/UPnP-style hints so cameras, printers, NAS boxes, and servers show up with clearer context. Enrichment includes lightweight probes where appropriate (for example HTTP, TLS certificate summaries, SSH banners, and SNMP where reachable) to build a richer fingerprint-without sending your scan results to us. Built-in clients Use SSH for shell access and VNC for remote screen sharing to machines you are authorized to manage. A URL test tab helps verify HTTP/HTTPS reachability and status. A Status view summarizes local addressing and network context. Privacy katnet is built for on-network, on-device use. Discovery talks to your routers, printers, and servers over local Wi-Fi or Ethernet. You control when scanning runs. Grant Local Network access when iOS asks so multicast, Bonjour, and LAN probes can work. Important Only scan networks and systems you own or have explicit permission to test. Unauthorized scanning or access may violate law or policy.

Screenshots

NetExInstall4 screens
Katnet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NetExInstall at 3 against Katnet's 1. NetExInstall also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
NetExInstall versus Katnet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetExInstallKatnet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetexperience Inc.IT Guy IO

In-app purchases

None

NetExInstall

No in-app purchases

None

Katnet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetExInstall free?
NetExInstall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Katnet free?
Katnet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetExInstall or Katnet have ads?
Neither NetExInstall nor Katnet shows ads.

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