Comparison

Netsight vs SideTVs

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Netsight is a native network scanner and security toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Scan your local network in seconds, identify every connected device, see how it all fits together, 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 TOOLS • SSH terminal to connect to your servers and devices • Wake-on-LAN to power on machines remotely • RTSP viewer to check in on compatible IP cameras 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 what's connected to your Wi-Fi, Netsight gives you a clear, fast view of your network.

About

SideTVs

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive TV control hub. Wirelessly manage smart TVs, VR headsets, and streaming devices with remote control, screen mirroring, and media casting capabilities. Offers advanced tools for app management and file transfer.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control for smart TVs
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • ADB control for Android TVs
  • Media and document casting
  • App management (Pro)
  • Low-latency screen mirroring (Pro)
Features
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SideTVs — Turn Your iPhone into a TV Control Hub SideTVs is a wireless control and screen-casting tool designed for TVs, smart TVs, and VR headsets. Simply connect your phone and device to the same Wi-Fi network to enable remote control, media casting, and screen mirroring—no extra hardware required. 【Device Connection】 • Supports three connection methods: manual IP entry, LAN scanning, and wireless debugging pairing codes • Automatically saves device history and reconnects upon returning to the app • Displays real-time connection status and device information 【Virtual Remote Control】 • Includes full directional keys, OK, Back, Home, Volume, Power, and media controls • Supports ADB command transmission for controlling Android TVs and TV boxes • Supports DLNA remote control and bridges ADB devices on the same IP for a complete control experience • Compatible with native remote protocols for brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Roku • Supports voice input for sending text to the TV for searches or data entry 【Casting Hub】 • Media Casting: Cast local videos, audio, and images to DLNA-enabled TVs or speakers; supports simultaneous playback on multiple devices • Document Casting: Import PDFs, PPTs, Word docs, etc., and cast them page-by-page to the TV; supports zooming and automatic slideshows • Web Casting: Capture and stream the full screen to a LAN-based browser; viewable on computers or tablets via the link • Receiver Mode: Turn your phone into a DLNA receiver to accept casts from other devices on the LAN 【Pro Tools】 (SideTV Pro) • App Management: View, launch, uninstall, and install APKs • Screen Mirroring: Low-latency H.264 mirroring with touch feedback; supports ultra-high-definition casting for Quest headsets • File management, terminal shell, system status, log viewing, quick text input, one-tap cleanup, and more 【More Features】 • Home Screen widgets and Dynamic Island support for quick status checks and remote control • Optimized for iPhone and iPad widescreen layouts Usage Note SideTVs requires local network permissions to discover and control devices on the same LAN. Some features rely on the device's wireless debugging (ADB) or DLNA capabilities; please ensure the corresponding options are enabled on your TV or streaming box. You can try the remote control and screen casting functions for free five times; upgrade to SideTVs Pro to unlock all professional features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/c9a159bf-3dc0-4ee8-84fd-7d47f5ad3edd

Screenshots

Netsight4 screens
SideTVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Netsight at none against SideTVs's 2. Netsight also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). SideTVs's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Netsight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Netsight against 5.0 for SideTVs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netsight has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Netsight versus SideTVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetsightSideTVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRUKT INC强 王

Customer experience

Netsight

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SideTVs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Netsight

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SideTVs

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • PROFree

Questions

Is Netsight free?
Netsight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SideTVs free?
SideTVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Netsight or SideTVs?
SideTVs is rated higher. Netsight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SideTVs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Netsight or SideTVs have ads?
Neither Netsight nor SideTVs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Netsight or SideTVs?
Netsight ships an update monthly, and SideTVs monthly. Most recently, Netsight was updated on October 9, 2026 and SideTVs on October 11, 2026.

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