avsonar vs Netsight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
avsonar
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AVSonar is a free network scanning companion for AV installers and home theater dealers. Quickly discover mDNS and Bonjour devices on any network — AV receivers, streamers, Sonos, AirPlay, Chromecast, and more. Run a full network diagnosis to identify what's blocking your control apps, with clear fix steps for each issue. Built for professionals who need fast answers on-site. FEATURES · mDNS / Bonjour device discovery · Network diagnostics with fix steps · AP isolation and subnet mismatch detection · Indoor and outdoor display modes · Clean, minimal interface built for dark rooms The full pro version with SSDP/UPnP scanning and unlimited rescans is available for Mac at avsonar.app.
Netsight
This app scans your Wi-Fi network to identify all connected devices and analyze their security. It uses on-device AI to detect vulnerabilities, provides a network security score, and offers various network diagnostic tools. You can also view IP camera streams and connect to SSH devices.
- Network scanning and device identification
- On-device AI security analysis
- Network security scoring
- IP camera viewer
- SSH terminal access
- Network diagnostic tools (Ping, Traceroute, DNS Lookup)
- Device inventory and history
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Netsight is a fast WiFi scanner and network analyzer for iPhone and iPad. See every device on your Wi-Fi in seconds, find out who's on your network, spot intruders, and check for known security issues, all from your phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Discover devices: Scan your network and find everything connected to it, fast. • Identify what's what: Automatic fingerprinting using manufacturer (OUI), DNS, and HTTP signals turns a wall of IP addresses into real device names. • See your network: An interactive, force-directed topology map shows how your devices connect and rearranges live as the scan runs. • Check for risks: Look up known vulnerabilities (CVEs) for the devices on your network. • Understand findings: On-device AI, powered by Apple's Foundation Models, explains what a result means in plain English. BUILT-IN NETWORK TOOLS • Who's on Wi-Fi: spot unknown devices and intruders on your network • Port Scanner: find open ports on any device • Ping and Latency: measure response times to devices and key services • Traceroute: see the path your traffic takes • Speed Test: check your connection speed • SSH Terminal: connect to your servers and devices, with saved hosts and keys • Wake-on-LAN: power on machines remotely • Camera Viewer: check in on compatible RTSP IP cameras • Share Wi-Fi: make a QR code so guests can join instantly BUILT FOR iOS Written natively in Swift and SwiftUI for modern iPhone and iPad. Scanning runs locally on your device and your own network. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNT. Netsight is free. No ads, no sign-up, every feature available to everyone. If you'd like to support development, there's an optional tip jar. Whether you run a homelab, manage a small office network, or just want to know who's on your Wi-Fi, Netsight gives you a clear, fast view of your network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: avsonar at none against Netsight's 3. avsonar also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Netsight sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. avsonar asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | avsonar | Netsight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARTURO ADAM DE LA CERDA | TRUKT INC |
In-app purchases
avsonar
No in-app purchases
Netsight
- Support the developer!$1.99
- Support the developer$4.99
- Support the developer$14.99









