Comparison

Network Scout vs Infinite Automation

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

Head to head
About

Network Scout

This app helps you understand your device's network capabilities and discover devices and services on your local network. It provides detailed information about Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN, and Bluetooth connections, as well as media devices and AirDrop.

Highlights
  • Network device and service discovery
  • Detailed Wi-Fi and cellular information
  • VPN and Bluetooth connection analysis
  • Hotspot client analysis
  • Find TV, media renderers, and AirPlay speakers
  • Offline MAC vendor and carrier databases
Features
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One App to rule them all, One App to find them... Network Scout is an all-in-one network discover and analyzer application. It can helps you to understand the network features of your device and find network devices and services on your local home or office network. INTERNET INFO • Show default gateways, IP addresses, networks. • Show DNS servers, search domain names, local MAC addresses, host name resolve. • Depth external address analysis: ISP name, autonomous system name, whois, ping, regional internet registry info. • Full offline MAC vendor database. • List the default gateway (router) addresses of active network interfaces. • List the known network hosts and subnets. WI-FI INFO • Detect standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad). • Detect speed-up features (short guard interval, STBC, HT duplicate, etc). • Detect operation frequencies and channels. • Detect available antennas, MIMO config, spatial streams. • Detect security options and modes (WPA standards and EAP modes). • Detect optimization (WMM) and access features (Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, Voice). • Detect max. physical speeds. • Detect hotspot type. • Hotspot SSID, MAC address, IP address and vendor information. CELLULAR INFO • Detect mobile generations and standards (2G, 3G, 4G, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, VOLTE). • Detect max. physical cellular speeds in the supported mobile technologies. • Show cellular network interface IP address, ISP name, autonomous system name, whois, ping, regional internet registry info. • Detect cellular features: SIM card size, phone and Wi-Fi calling, cellular data transfer capabilities. • Detect mobile network operator name, country, region, MCC and MNC codes. • Detect current cellular connection mode (GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,HSPA,LTE), • Detect LTE operation bands supported by your carrier. • Detect carrier features available in your country. • Full offline carrier database contains 500+ mobile networks from 150+ countries. PERSONAL HOTSPOT INFO • Detect current network sharing types. • Detailed information about communication type, speed, mode. • Analyze currently connected hotspot clients. Show IP and MAC address, PING capability, etc. VPN INFO • Detect current VPN tunnel type. • Show VPN Server address, DNS hostname, WHOIS record, PING capability, ISP details. • Analyze private networks, remote gateway address. AIRDROP INFO • Detect AirDrop usage requirements and limitations. • Detect supported iOS/OSX devices for sharing content. BLUETOOTH INFO • Detect protocols and standards. • Detect profiles and versions, tethering options. • Detect supported power classes, max. ranges. FIND TV AND MEDIA RENDERER DEVICES • Detect internet-capable television (LCD, LED, OLED, Plasma). • Detect Apple TV devices. FIND MEDIA LIBRARIES • Detect shared iTunes Libraries and running iTunes applications. • Detect iTunes Home Sharing, Apple TV Home Sharing, Media Servers, Media Centers and Extenders. FIND AIRPLAY SUPPORTED SPEAKERS • Detect wireless speakers with Apple AirPlay support. • Detect speaker model type, model number, release date, firmware version, service version, and so on. • Detect AirPlay capabilities, security features. • Detect wireless speaker Wi-Fi capabilities. FIND REMOTE CONTROLLERS • Detect Home Sharing remote controllable devices. • Detect Remote controller pairing. FIND PRINTERS • Detect the shared printers. • Detect AirPrint support REACH UI FEATURES • Info menu with feedback and privacy settings. • Use the camera icon (upper-right corner) to create and print/send/share a screenshot from the entire page. • Pull down with your finger to refresh the information. • Long press on a cell to copy/print/send/open as/share the cell value. • Shake your device to refresh the information.

About

Infinite Automation

Control your smart home devices like lighting, climate, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Create personalized scenes and schedules, monitor your home in real-time, and share access securely. Designed for modern living and future-ready homes.

Highlights
  • Control lighting, climate, blinds, doors
  • Create personalized scenes and schedules
  • Monitor home in real-time with alerts
  • Share access with secure permissions
  • Integrate with Google Home and Alexa
  • No subscriptions or cloud data storage
Features
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Transform the Way You Live with Infinite Automation Smart living has never been this simple. Infinite Automation puts the power of control in your hands, from lighting and blinds to access, climate, and security, all from one easy-to-use app. Whether you are at home, at work, or away on holiday, the Infinite Automation app lets you manage your space with confidence and convenience. Designed for modern living and future ready homes, it is the perfect companion for seamless smart automation. Why Infinite Automation? • Proudly Australian made products • Control lighting, climate, blinds, doors and more • Create personalised scenes and schedules • Monitor your home in real time with smart alerts • Share access with family or staff using secure permissions • Integrate with Google Home and Alexa • No subscriptions or cloud data storage From single homes to multi dwelling developments, Infinite Automation is designed to grow with you, offering flexibility, reliability, and true automation freedom. Smarter homes. Better living. Proudly Australian. Download the Infinite Automation app today.

Screenshots

Network Scout4 screens
Infinite Automation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infinite Automation at 100% against Network Scout's 0%. Infinite Automation also leads on price (Free vs $21.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Network Scout's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Infinite Automation is free to download; Network Scout costs $21.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Scout ships an update every 5 months, Infinite Automation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 3 level
Network Scout versus Infinite Automation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork ScoutInfinite Automation
Price$21.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCsaba IranyiINFINITE AUTOMATION PTY. LTD

Customer experience

Network Scout

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Infinite Automation

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Network Scout

No in-app purchases

None

Infinite Automation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Scout free?
Network Scout costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infinite Automation free?
Infinite Automation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network Scout or Infinite Automation have ads?
Neither Network Scout nor Infinite Automation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Scout or Infinite Automation?
Network Scout ships an update every 5 months, and Infinite Automation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Network Scout was updated on November 1, 2026 and Infinite Automation on November 3, 2026.

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