Comparison

Network Scout vs Instant Fiber

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

Instant Fiber

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Instant Fiber – Stay in Control of Your Internet Instant Fiber is the ultimate companion app for Instant Fiber internet subscribers, designed to give you full control over your internet experience. Whether you're managing your home or business connection, our app ensures you stay informed and in charge. Key Features: Real-Time Notifications – Get instant updates about our network, your invoices, and important reminders. Billing Alerts – Receive notifications when your invoice is due, when your subscription is successfully renewed, or when it has expired. Device Management – View all active devices connected to your network. Easy Payments – Payment instruction for your invoices. Stay in Control – Stay updated with important service announcements. Customer Support – Get quick access to support channels whenever you need help. With Instant Fiber, you’ll never miss a beat. Download now and experience hassle-free internet management!

Screenshots

Network Scout4 screens
Instant Fiber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Instant Fiber at Free against Network Scout's $21.99. Network Scout's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, 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

Instant Fiber 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, Instant Fiber every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Network Scout versus Instant Fiber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork ScoutInstant Fiber
Price$21.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCsaba IranyiIfeoluwapo Ologbese

In-app purchases

None

Network Scout

No in-app purchases

None

Instant Fiber

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Scout free?
Network Scout costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instant Fiber free?
Instant Fiber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network Scout or Instant Fiber have ads?
Neither Network Scout nor Instant Fiber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Scout or Instant Fiber?
Network Scout ships an update every 5 months, and Instant Fiber every 10 months. Most recently, Network Scout was updated on November 1, 2026 and Instant Fiber on November 5, 2026.

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