Comparison

iNet for iPad Network Scanner vs Lights

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

Lights

Remotely manage your Windows, Synology, or QNAP servers. Wake-up, save energy, shut down, or reboot your computers from your mobile device. Supports connections to multiple server instances.

Highlights
  • Remote server management
  • Wake-up computers
  • Save energy
  • Shutdown/reboot computers
  • Supports multiple servers
  • Connects to Windows, Synology, QNAP
Features
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This application connects to Lights-Out running on a Windows machine or to Lights-Out running on a NAS from Synology or QNAP. You can remotely manage your server and your computers with this application: Wake-up, save energy, shutdown or reboot. Supports multiple servers.

Screenshots

Lights4 screens

Verdict

The call

iNet for iPad Network Scanner and Lights both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Lights's written reviews are positive against 54% of iNet for iPad Network Scanner's. Lights also leads on price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and device support (3 vs 1). iNet for iPad Network Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99 and Lights $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iNet for iPad Network Scanner against 4.5 for Lights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet for iPad Network Scanner has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of iNet for iPad Network Scanner's written reviews are positive against 90% of Lights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet for iPad Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Lights every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iNet for iPad Network Scanner versus Lights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNet for iPad Network ScannerLights
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.4 (84 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHAxoNet Software GmbH

Customer experience

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

All ratings84 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative41.7%

Lights

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Lights

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 Lights free?
Lights costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNet for iPad Network Scanner or Lights?
Lights is rated higher. iNet for iPad Network Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Lights averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do iNet for iPad Network Scanner or Lights have ads?
Neither iNet for iPad Network Scanner nor Lights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet for iPad Network Scanner or Lights?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Lights every 6 months. Most recently, iNet for iPad Network Scanner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lights on October 8, 2026.

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