Comparison

AirAPK vs WiFi & Network Scanner

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

Head to head
About

AirAPK

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AirAPK is a professional local-network toolkit for Android TV enthusiasts, audiophiles, and developers. Connect wirelessly over ADB to inspect hardware capabilities, mirror your TV screen, manage apps, and push APKs β€” all from your iPhone or iPad. No PC or cables required. LAN ADB Device Management - Quick connect via IP and port (defaultΒ 5555) or a 6-digit pairing code - Save multiple devices for instant switching - View real-time device specs, Android version, and build info APK & File Management - Push and install APKs to your TV via QR code scan or direct download link - Browse, force-stop, uninstall, and clear the cache of any app - Push and pull files between iOS and Android TV seamlessly Advanced AV Capability Inspector - Deep hardware analysis of video decoding: H.264, HEVC/H.265, VP9, AV1 - HDR support detection: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision - Audio passthrough and decoding: AC3, E-AC3, TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, FLAC, Opus - Export and share detailed capability reports Real-Time Screen Mirroring & Remote - Low-latency TV screen projection over an optimized ADB protocol - Virtual remote with D-pad, media keys, and home/back navigation - Capture high-quality screenshots and save them to your photo library Developer & Power-User Tools - Built-in ADB shell for direct command execution and system debugging - Manage background processes and system services - Clean, professional dark UI optimized for quick operations Privacy & Security First - 100% offline operation β€” zero data collection, no cloud servers - All connections stay strictly within your local Wi-Fi network - Built on the standard Android Debug Bridge (ADB) protocol Compatibility & Setup - Requires an Android TV / Google TV device with Network ADB enabled in Developer Options - Optimized for iOS 15+ and iPadOS - Compatible with Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense, NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, and most Android TV / Google TV devices Disclaimer: AirAPK is an independent, third-party utility. It is not affiliated with Google, Android, or any television manufacturer. This app requires enabling Developer Options and Network ADB on your target device. Standard ADB security practices apply. Unlock your TV's true potential β€” download AirAPK and take full control today!

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WiFi & Network Scanner

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See every device on your WiFi, scan its ports, and run real network commands from a built-in terminal. NetOS is a network scanner, port scanner, Bluetooth scanner and REST client in one retro, green-on-black console. No account, no ads, no tracking. Your scans never leave your device. NEW: A REAL COMMAND LINE Almost everything you can tap in NetOS, you can also type. The CLI tab gives you a shell-style terminal with autocomplete, command history and a searchable cheatsheet. β€’ Scan your network with net scan, list hosts with net hosts, ping a device, find Bonjour names with mdns β€’ Run a Bluetooth scan with bt scan, or send an HTTP request with http β€’ Paste a curl command and run it as is β€’ Filter output with pipes: | grep, | sort, | head, | copy β€’ Chain commands with &&, set aliases and variables, run multi-line scripts β€’ Repeat any command with watch, or run long scans as background jobs β€’ Split the terminal into up to 4 panes and keep separate sessions NETWORK SCANNER & IP SCANNER β€’ Find every device on your WiFi or LAN: IP address, hostname, vendor and device type β€’ Bonjour / mDNS discovery shows the names devices announce β€’ Ping any host to check it is alive β€’ Every scan is saved per network, so new and unknown devices stand out β€’ Name devices, set their type and add notes: your own network inventory PORT SCANNER β€’ Quick port scan of common ports, or a custom range of up to 5,000 ports per run β€’ Open, closed and silent ports, each with its likely service β€’ Save your own port lists for a NAS, a dev server, a printer or a camera WIFI β€’ Your current WiFi network: SSID, BSSID and security β€’ A history of every network you have joined, with saved passwords kept on the device BLUETOOTH LE SCANNER β€’ Nearby Bluetooth devices in real time, with signal strength β€’ Identifies manufacturer and type: headphones, watches, beacons, keyboards and more β€’ Link a Bluetooth device to the LAN host it belongs to REST API CLIENT β€’ Send GET, POST and other HTTP requests with headers, query params and JSON or form bodies β€’ Cookie jar, response history and request collections β€’ Export any request as cURL β€’ Targets fill in from the services NetOS discovered on your network NETWORK MAP β€’ A live graph of your networks, devices, open ports and Bluetooth links β€’ A map view of every located network and device β€’ Switch to a plain list whenever you prefer PRIVATE BY DESIGN A network scanner sees a lot, so NetOS keeps all of it on your phone. β€’ No account, no cloud, no ads, no tracking β€’ Everything you scan is stored only on your device β€’ Export and import your data as JSON files you own β€’ One tap wipes everything ALSO INCLUDED β€’ Simulation mode: explore every feature with simulated networks and devices β€’ Three themes: Phosphor (green on black), Daylight (for sunlight) and Abyss (deep blue) Who it is for: developers, IT admins, homelab tinkerers, and anyone who wants a network scanner that shows what is really connected to their WiFi. Use NetOS on networks you own or are allowed to test. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Bulgarian.

Screenshots

AirAPK4 screens
WiFi & Network Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AirAPK at Free against WiFi & Network Scanner's $3.99. WiFi & Network Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support 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

AirAPK is free to download; WiFi & Network Scanner costs $3.99 up front. AirAPK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WiFi & Network Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AirAPK versus WiFi & Network Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirAPKWiFi & Network Scanner
PriceFree β€” better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer爽 彭Coderilla GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AirAPK

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

WiFi & Network Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirAPK free?
AirAPK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WiFi & Network Scanner free?
WiFi & Network Scanner costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirAPK or WiFi & Network Scanner have ads?
Neither AirAPK nor WiFi & Network Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirAPK or WiFi & Network Scanner?
AirAPK ships an update every 5 weeks, and WiFi & Network Scanner every 5 weeks. Most recently, AirAPK was updated on October 31, 2026 and WiFi & Network Scanner on October 31, 2026.

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