Comparison

Net vs NetXi

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

Head to head
About

Net

This app scans your Wi-Fi network to identify all connected devices, analyze their security, and detect potential vulnerabilities. It offers advanced scanning modes, AI-powered device identification, and tools for network diagnostics and optimization.

Highlights
  • Advanced network scanning
  • AI-powered device identification
  • Security and privacy audit
  • CVE vulnerability auditing (PRO)
  • Background intruder monitoring
  • Visual traceroute
  • DNS benchmark
  • 3D network topology
Features
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Net-Analyzer is the advanced network scanner and cybersecurity suite for iPhone. Detect all devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, identify hardware models using artificial intelligence, and evaluate security posture in seconds. ADVANCED NETWORK SCANNING Discover routers, computers, phones, tablets, IP cameras, Smart TVs, and IoT devices. Retrieve IP, hostname, MAC, vendor, OS, and open ports. Three scanning modes: - Normal Mode: Balanced scan for home networks. - Turbo Mode: Multi-threaded engine powered by 32 workers for large networks with hundreds of endpoints. - Deep Mode: Deep inspection of active network services and TCP ports. SECURITY AND PRIVACY AUDIT Security score from 0 to 100 for every device. Detection of dangerous open ports, unencrypted services, intrusion risks, and DNS Leak testing against external tracking. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The built-in AI engine identifies exact models even when MAC addresses are masked, analyzing network banners, hostnames, and TCP fingerprints. CVE VULNERABILITY AUDITING (PRO) Cross-reference systems and services with the National Vulnerability Database (NVD/NIST) to catch critical known security bugs. AI summarizes technical impact and remediation steps. EXECUTIVE AI SECURITY REPORT (PRO) Comprehensive network audit featuring letter grades (A to F), highest-risk device highlights, hardening tips, and direct export to executive PDF. BACKGROUND INTRUDER MONITORING Silently monitor your network in the background. Get instant alerts whenever an unrecognized device joins your Wi-Fi. VISUAL TRACEROUTE Trace data packet routes to any host worldwide, identifying gateway hops, ISP routing nodes, transit backbones, and per-hop latency. DNS BENCHMARK Compare millisecond response times against top global DNS resolvers (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, OpenDNS, AdGuard, and local DNS) to boost web browsing speed. CIDR SUBNET CALCULATOR Calculate usable IP ranges, subnet masks, wildcards, broadcast addresses, host counts, classes, and routing scopes (Public, Private, Loopback, APIPA). WI-FI RADAR & DEAD ZONE FINDER Inspect wireless coverage by continuously measuring latency to your router, jitter, and packet drop rates with sonar audio and haptic feedback. 3D NETWORK TOPOLOGY Interactive 3D network map with your router at the core and connected devices categorized in real time. PRO TOOLKIT - SSH Client: Secure remote terminal for Linux servers. - FTP/SFTP File Browser: Remote file navigation, image previews, and downloads. - Wake on LAN (WoL): Remotely boot sleeping computers via magic packets with saved favorites. - Live Diagnostics Hub: Ping, Jitter, and Speed Test with live trend graphs. - Scan History: Save and compare historical network scans. Included languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese. Downloadable languages: Catalan, Basque, Galician, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Arabic. Subscription Info • Net-Analyzer Premium — Monthly and Annual auto-renewable subscriptions • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Custom Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.net-analyzer.com/terminos.php Privacy Policy: https://www.net-analyzer.com/privacidad.php

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

Net4 screens
NetXi4 screens

Verdict

The call

Net and NetXi are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Net sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and NetXi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Net ships an update fortnightly, NetXi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Net versus NetXi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetNetXi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Antonio Salinas GarciaWlodzimierz Grzywacz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Net

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mensual (3 días GRATIS)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Suscripción Anual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Vitalicio (3 días GRATIS)$69.99
1 purchases

NetXi

One-time1
  • Expert Forever$1.99

Questions

Is Net free?
Net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetXi free?
NetXi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Net or NetXi have ads?
Neither Net nor NetXi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Net or NetXi?
Net ships an update fortnightly, and NetXi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Net was updated on October 5, 2026 and NetXi on October 4, 2026.

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