Comparison

Katnet vs NetXi

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

Head to head
About

Katnet

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katnet is a network discovery and connectivity toolkit for IT Professionals. See which hosts are online, which ports respond, and what each device advertises-then jump straight into SSH or VNC when you need a terminal or remote desktop. Discover devices Run a TCP sweep across your subnet (with a sensible default port set, or your own list). Results merge with Bonjour browsing and SSDP/UPnP-style hints so cameras, printers, NAS boxes, and servers show up with clearer context. Enrichment includes lightweight probes where appropriate (for example HTTP, TLS certificate summaries, SSH banners, and SNMP where reachable) to build a richer fingerprint-without sending your scan results to us. Built-in clients Use SSH for shell access and VNC for remote screen sharing to machines you are authorized to manage. A URL test tab helps verify HTTP/HTTPS reachability and status. A Status view summarizes local addressing and network context. Privacy katnet is built for on-network, on-device use. Discovery talks to your routers, printers, and servers over local Wi-Fi or Ethernet. You control when scanning runs. Grant Local Network access when iOS asks so multicast, Bonjour, and LAN probes can work. Important Only scan networks and systems you own or have explicit permission to test. Unauthorized scanning or access may violate law or policy.

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/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Katnet at none against NetXi's 1. NetXi's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Katnet versus NetXi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKatnetNetXi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIT GUY IO LLCWlodzimierz Grzywacz

In-app purchases

None

Katnet

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NetXi

One-time1
  • Expert Forever$1.99

Questions

Is Katnet free?
Katnet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetXi free?
NetXi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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