Comparison

i vs Network Scanner

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

Head to head

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.432 ratingsView app →

Network Scanner

WiFi & Bluetooth Detector

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.53.4K ratingsView app →

About

i

Control a mini tank directly from your smartphone. Stream live video from the tank's camera and capture photos or videos for later review. This app allows for remote operation and visual monitoring of the device.

Highlights

Phone-controlled tank operation
Real-time video streaming
Video and photo recording
Review recorded media

Features

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i-Spy tank mini 1.Control Tank by your phone. 2.Watch the video real time. 3.Record the video / photos, and Review them.

About

Network Scanner

Explore your surroundings with a suite of tools including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanners, a magnetometer, and camera filters. Understand your environment, discover nearby devices, and view the world in new ways.

Highlights

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Device Finder
Magnetometer Sensor
Infrared Camera Filters
Simple & Accessible Interface
Explore Environment
Privacy Control

Features

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Network Scanner is a simple utility app that helps you explore your surroundings in fun and informative ways. With a combination of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, magnetic field, and camera filter tools, you can better understand the environment around you and feel more confident wherever you are. What it does: - Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Device Finder – Scan nearby connections to see what devices are around you. - Magnetometer Sensor – Detect changes in magnetic fields using your phone's built-in sensor. - Infrared Camera Filters – Apply unique filters (green, red, blue, and monochrome) to discover what your camera sees in different visual layers. - Simple & Accessible – Easy-to-use tools, no technical knowledge required. Why Use Network Scanner? - Explore Your Environment – See what's connected, what's nearby, and how signals behave. - Stay Curious – Use filters and sensors to view the world in a new way. - Peace of Mind – Feel more aware of your surroundings when traveling or at home. Try Network Scanner today and take control of your privacy. Upgrade to Premium to enjoy an ad-free experience, Unlimited scanning, Advanced Device Identification Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription options: Week Price: $ 3.99 Lifetime: $ 59.99 Privacy policy: https://aiapps.com.co/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://aiapps.com.co/terms/ Contact: support@aiapps.com.co

Screenshots

i3 screens

Network Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Scanner at 4.5 against i's 2.4. Network Scanner also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 32). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Network Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Scanner has 3.4K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of i's written reviews are positive against 30% of Network Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level

i versus Network Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	i	Network Scanner
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.4 (32 ratings)	4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews	25.9% of reviews	30.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	32	3.4K — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free — better	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	35 MB	40 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	永忠林	AI APPS SRL

Customer experience

i

All ratings32 ratings

Positive34.4%

Neutral3.1%

Negative62.5%

Written reviews54 reviews

Positive25.9%

Neutral14.8%

Negative59.3%

Network Scanner

All ratings3,413 ratings

Positive87.4%

Neutral3.9%

Negative8.7%

Written reviews145 reviews

Positive30.3%

Neutral0.0%

Negative69.7%

User reviews

i

From 32 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Works as intended
👍 Fun to use
👍 Good controls
👍 Durable product
👍 Easy to connect (for some)

Room to improve

🐛 Frequent crashes
🐛 Connection issues
🐛 App not working
🐛 Camera not working
🐛 Wi-Fi issues

Network Scanner

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Good app

Room to improve

🐛 Doesn't provide useful information
🐛 Doesn't work as expected
💰 Waste of money
🤔 Confusing and limited information

Bugs and requests

i

Reported bugs

18 issues

App crashes frequently
App crashes on launch
App crashes when location is enabled
Camera not working
Wi-Fi connection unstable

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Wi-Fi disconnects after a few seconds
Cannot connect to equipment
App not working after last update
Video not working
Tank not moving, only camera works
App stops working after a few minutes
Loss of Wi-Fi connection
App fails and shuts down
Lagging issues
Latency issues
Disconnects after navigation command
App not compatible with older iOS versions
App not compatible with newer phones

Requested features

11 requests

Update app for compatibility
Fix camera issues
Improve Wi-Fi connection stability
Allow dimming or switching off lights
Speed upgrade and signal improvement

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Fix app crashing on launch
Fix app crashing when location is enabled
Update app for newer iOS versions
Fix video recording issues
Make app compatible with iPhone 5c
Fix app incompatibility with newer phones

Network Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues

Doesn't show device locations
Detects smart TVs as suspicious devices

Requested features

2 requests

Free trial period
Improved device detection and identification

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Network Scanner

Subscriptions1

Spy Camera Scanner - Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days

One-time1

Spy Camera Scanner - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is i free?

i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Network Scanner free?

Network Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, i or Network Scanner?

Network Scanner is rated higher. i averages 2.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Network Scanner averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.

Do i or Network Scanner have ads?

Neither i nor Network Scanner shows ads.

Which is updated more often, i or Network Scanner?

i ships an update every 2 months, and Network Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 23, 2026 and Network Scanner on October 25, 2026.