Comparison

iHELP Emergency vs NetXi

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

Head to head
About

iHELP Emergency

Features
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iHELP Emergency keeps lifesaving info at hand. Quickly access personal and local emergency contacts, locate nearby AEDs on an interactive map, and share your position for faster response. Supports multi-language UI, secure data handling, and works via a shared, reliable experience.

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

iHELP Emergency4 screens
NetXi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iHELP Emergency at none against NetXi's 1. NetXi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. NetXi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iHELP Emergency asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHELP Emergency ships an update every 5 weeks, NetXi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
iHELP Emergency versus NetXi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHELP EmergencyNetXi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size82 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMiDS d.o.o.Wlodzimierz Grzywacz

In-app purchases

None

iHELP Emergency

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NetXi

One-time1
  • Expert Forever$1.99

Questions

Is iHELP Emergency free?
iHELP Emergency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetXi free?
NetXi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iHELP Emergency or NetXi have ads?
Neither iHELP Emergency nor NetXi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHELP Emergency or NetXi?
iHELP Emergency ships an update every 5 weeks, and NetXi every 2 weeks. Most recently, iHELP Emergency was updated on September 27, 2026 and NetXi on October 4, 2026.

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