Comparison

iNet for iPad Network Scanner vs Roonmatrix

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

Head to head
About

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

Discover all devices connected to your network, analyze running services, and manage your network with ease. This tool allows you to identify devices, view their details, and even remotely control Macs. It's designed for both technical experts and everyday users seeking network visibility and control.

Highlights
  • Identify all connected devices
  • View IP and MAC addresses
  • Customize devices with names and icons
  • Monitor Bonjour services
  • Wake on LAN for Macs and PCs
  • Remote Mac control (sleep, shutdown, restart)
  • Export scan results
Features
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPhone version.

About

Roonmatrix

Features
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Control your own LED matrix hardware, which can display a wide range of informations: Music played from Roon, Apple Music or Spotify, weather data, RSS feeds, custom text messages, and more. The RoonMatrix is a free maker project, and describes step by step how to build your own LED matrix display hardware. And with this app you can configure your hardware extensively, and specify from which sources the text to display is composed. With the app you can send text messages directly to your device, control the display speed, brightness and much more. The app is designed to control the following devices: Roonmatrix, a free Maker project: a device with an big LED matrix to displaying the music currently playing as a scrolling ticker, to selecting the zone, and to controlling the playback mode. Coverplayer, a free maker project: a small device with a square color LCD display to showing the album cover, selecting the zone, controlling the playback mode, and searching the music libraries.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roonmatrix at Free against iNet for iPad Network Scanner's $9.99. Roonmatrix also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Roonmatrix is free to download; iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet for iPad Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Roonmatrix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iNet for iPad Network Scanner versus Roonmatrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNet for iPad Network ScannerRoonmatrix
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHStephan Wilhelm

In-app purchases

None

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Roonmatrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet for iPad Network Scanner free?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roonmatrix free?
Roonmatrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iNet for iPad Network Scanner or Roonmatrix have ads?
Neither iNet for iPad Network Scanner nor Roonmatrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet for iPad Network Scanner or Roonmatrix?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Roonmatrix every 2 weeks. Most recently, iNet for iPad Network Scanner was updated on September 4, 2026 and Roonmatrix on September 14, 2026.

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