Comparison

WireScan vs Shellbee

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

Head to head
About

WireScan

Features
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WireScan puts professional-grade network diagnostics in your pocket. Whether you're troubleshooting WiFi dead zones, identifying unknown devices on your network, or just curious about what's connected around you — WireScan has you covered. DISCOVER DEVICES Scan your local network to find every connected device. WireScan uses multiple discovery methods including Bonjour service detection and network scanning to build a complete picture of your network. • See device names, IP addresses, and MAC addresses • Automatic manufacturer identification • Detect services like AirPlay, printers, and smart home devices • Switch to Bluetooth mode to find nearby wireless devices • Signal strength and proximity estimates for each device SPEED TEST Measure your actual internet performance with accurate speed testing. • Download and upload speed measurements • Ping latency testing • Clean, animated progress visualization • Results displayed in an easy-to-read format SIGNAL MONITOR Find the WiFi sweet spots in your home or office. The real-time signal monitor helps you understand exactly how strong your connection is wherever you are. • Live dBm signal strength readings • Signal quality indicators (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) • Historical signal graph to track changes over time • Perfect for finding the best spot for your desk or router placement EMF DETECTION Use your device's magnetometer to detect electromagnetic interference in your environment. • Real-time magnetic field readings • X, Y, Z axis breakdown • Interference percentage and severity levels • Useful for finding electronics, wiring, or magnetic sources PREMIUM DESIGN WireScan features a refined dark interface inspired by modern design systems. Every detail has been considered — from the smooth animations to the carefully chosen typography. No ads, no clutter, just a beautiful tool that's a pleasure to use. • Elegant grayscale color palette • Buttery smooth transitions and animations • Custom-designed gauges and visualizations • Floating tab bar with fluid selection states PRIVACY FIRST WireScan works entirely on your device. No account required, no data uploaded to servers, no tracking. Your network information stays yours. Download WireScan and see your network like never before.

About

Shellbee

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Shellbee is a native iPhone companion for Zigbee2MQTT. It connects directly to your bridge over WebSocket and gives you an Apple-native interface for monitoring, controlling, and configuring your Zigbee network. REQUIRES A ZIGBEE2MQTT SERVER Shellbee is a client app. You need a running Zigbee2MQTT instance and an access token. Local and remote deployments are both supported. FEATURES - Real-time connection to your bridge over ws:// or wss:// - Bonjour discovery for local .local hosts - Live device state for lights, switches, covers, fans, locks, climate devices, and sensors - Native controls generated from Zigbee2MQTT exposes - Group and scene management - Permit join, pairing flow, and device onboarding - Bridge settings for MQTT, serial, network, OTA, logging, availability, Home Assistant, and more - Secure token storage in Keychain BUILT FOR iOS Shellbee is SwiftUI from top to bottom, using the latest Observation APIs and ActivityKit. It's designed to feel fast and native, not like a wrapped web view. OPEN SOURCE Shellbee is licensed under AGPL v3. Source available on GitHub.

Screenshots

WireScan4 screens
Shellbee3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shellbee at Free against WireScan's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Shellbee is free to download; WireScan costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
WireScan versus Shellbee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireScanShellbee
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolarity Labs Pte. Ltd.Kenneth Berg

In-app purchases

None

WireScan

No in-app purchases

None

Shellbee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WireScan free?
WireScan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shellbee free?
Shellbee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WireScan or Shellbee have ads?
Neither WireScan nor Shellbee shows ads.

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