Comparison

NetXi vs IP Scanner & Service Watcher

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

Head to head
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/

About

IP Scanner & Service Watcher

Features
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IP Scanner & Service Watcher helps IT support teams, small network administrators, and CCTV technicians discover devices and check services on the current local network. The app can scan the connected LAN, show reachable devices, inspect common ports, run network diagnostics, and monitor selected services for changes. It is designed for authorized troubleshooting on networks you own or manage.

Screenshots

NetXi4 screens
IP Scanner & Service Watcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IP Scanner & Service Watcher at none against NetXi's 1. IP Scanner & Service Watcher also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. IP Scanner & Service Watcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
NetXi versus IP Scanner & Service Watcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetXiIP Scanner & Service Watcher
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWlodzimierz GrzywaczHung Cao Vu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NetXi

One-time1
  • Expert Forever$1.99
None

IP Scanner & Service Watcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetXi free?
NetXi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Scanner & Service Watcher free?
IP Scanner & Service Watcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetXi or IP Scanner & Service Watcher have ads?
Neither NetXi nor IP Scanner & Service Watcher shows ads.

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