Comparison

WiFi Prober vs NetXi

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Prober

This network diagnostic utility helps engineers and IT professionals conduct Wi-Fi surveys. It provides detailed signal measurements, network tool analysis, and an augmented reality signal HUD for on-site assessments. Data can be saved and exported for further review.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi signal measurements (RSSI, noise, data rate)
  • BSSID roaming and channel change tracking
  • TCP connection and DNS resolution timing
  • Embedded speed test with ad/analytics blocking
  • Offline OUI database for vendor identification
  • Augmented reality signal HUD with camera overlay
  • Survey data saving and CSV export
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WiFi Prober is a network diagnostic utility for engineers and IT professionals performing Wi-Fi surveys on iPhone. WI-FI SURVEYS - View RSSI, noise, Rx/Tx Data Rate and connection details supplied by the companion Apple Shortcut. - Follow BSSID roaming events and channel changes. - View estimated channel width and MCS, with the assumptions available in the app. - Arrange dashboard blocks in Settings and keep your preferred order. - Save long surveys and export the current or a previous survey as CSV. NETWORK TOOLS - Measure TCP connection time to your Wi-Fi gateway and external hosts, with IPv4/IPv6 support and custom targets. - Check DNS resolution time. - Run the embedded Yandex Internetometer speed test in a temporary web session with known advertising and analytics requests blocked. - Identify equipment vendors using an offline OUI database. AR SIGNAL HUD Overlay available signal measurements and equipment information on the camera view. Record and preview video during a site survey. SETUP AND COLLECTION Wi-Fi signal measurements require the WiFi Monitor Agent 2 companion Shortcut. Install and verify it in Settings → Wi-Fi Shortcut. Network Tools are available without installing the Shortcut. Collection runs while WiFi Prober is active. Leaving, locking or closing the app stops collection; press Start to begin again. A fresh launch or a return after two hours away clears old dashboard readings, while saved surveys remain available for export. No WiFi Prober account is required.

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

WiFi Prober4 screens
NetXi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WiFi Prober at none against NetXi's 1. NetXi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WiFi Prober asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Prober ships an update every 6 months, NetXi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
WiFi Prober versus NetXi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi ProberNetXi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel SemenishchevWlodzimierz Grzywacz

In-app purchases

None

WiFi Prober

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NetXi

One-time1
  • Expert Forever$1.99

Questions

Is WiFi Prober free?
WiFi Prober is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetXi free?
NetXi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WiFi Prober or NetXi have ads?
Neither WiFi Prober nor NetXi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Prober or NetXi?
WiFi Prober ships an update every 6 months, and NetXi every 2 weeks. Most recently, WiFi Prober was updated on October 19, 2026 and NetXi on October 4, 2026.

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