NetSamurai scans your Wi-Fi like iNet, then checks the devices it finds for risky services and known exploited vulnerabilities and tells you how to fix each one. Stay with iNet if you mainly want Wake on LAN, remote Mac control, SSH shortcuts or a Bonjour monitor.
| Feature | NetSamurai | iNet |
|---|---|---|
| Checks for risky servicesSuch as Telnet and SMBv1 | YesFree Quick checks, read-only | Not listedPort scanner only |
| Known vulnerability matchingSoftware CVEs and CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities | YesSoftware versions and device models | Not listed |
| Fix steps for each findingWhat was seen, why it matters, how to fix it | YesThen recheck to confirm | Not listed |
| New-device alerts | YesOptional | Not listed |
| Data collectedDeclared on the App Store privacy label | NoneNo analytics, no account | NoneData Not Collected |
| Runs on iPad | YesiPhone and iPad, one app | Separate appThis listing is iPhone only |
Checked on 26 October 2026 against each app's US App Store listing (iNet). "Not listed" means the feature isn't mentioned in that app's App Store description, not that it can never do it. Privacy labels are self-reported by each developer and describe data that "may" be collected. Apps change, so check the current listing before you decide. If something here is out of date, email support@netsamuraiapp.com and it will be corrected.
iNet is a trademark of its owner, who is not affiliated with NetSamurai.
What iNet does well
iNet has been developed in Germany since 2010. It is a clean, private device scanner with custom names and icons, a Bonjour service monitor, a port scanner, Wake on LAN, remote sleep and shutdown for Macs, SSH commands, and CSV or PDF export. Like NetSamurai it collects no data, needs no account and sells a one-time unlock rather than a subscription.
Where NetSamurai is different
iNet shows which devices and ports are there; NetSamurai goes on to say which of them are a problem. Its checks look for risky services such as Telnet and SMBv1, password pages without encryption and outdated TLS, match software versions and device models against reviewed CVEs and CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and explain each finding with steps to fix it. NetSamurai also highlights new devices, can alert you about them, and runs on iPhone and iPad in one app.
| NetSamurai | iNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free with a one-time Pro purchase | Free with a one-time in-app purchase |
| Requires | iOS 17.0 or later | iOS 17.0 or later |
| Devices | iPhone and iPad | iPhone only (separate iPad and Mac versions) |
| Privacy label | No data collected | Data Not Collected |
Trying NetSamurai alongside iNet
- Install NetSamurai and connect to your Wi-Fi.
- Tap Scan, then name the devices you recognize and mark them as yours.
- Open each device and tap Check this device, or check them all at once with Pro.
- Open the Security tab: findings are listed worst first, each with steps to fix it.
See every check NetSamurai runs, or the full comparison with Fing, iNet, WiFiman and Network Analyzer.
Frequently asked questions
Is NetSamurai a good alternative to iNet?
Yes, if you want to know whether the devices on your network are a security problem. iNet shows which devices and ports are there; NetSamurai goes on to say which of them are a problem. Its checks look for risky services such as Telnet and SMBv1, password pages without encryption and outdated TLS, match software versions and device models against reviewed CVEs and CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and explain each finding with steps to fix it. NetSamurai also highlights new devices, can alert you about them, and runs on iPhone and iPad in one app.
What does iNet do better than NetSamurai?
iNet has been developed in Germany since 2010. It is a clean, private device scanner with custom names and icons, a Bonjour service monitor, a port scanner, Wake on LAN, remote sleep and shutdown for Macs, SSH commands, and CSV or PDF export. Like NetSamurai it collects no data, needs no account and sells a one-time unlock rather than a subscription. Pick iNet if you mainly want Wake on LAN, remote Mac control, SSH shortcuts or a Bonjour monitor.
Can I use NetSamurai and iNet together?
Yes. They don't interfere with each other. You can keep iNet for what it does best and use NetSamurai to check devices for security weaknesses and see what changed between scans.
Is NetSamurai free?
Yes. Scanning, individual Quick checks, every finding with its explanation and fix, rechecks, new-device alerts, the network tools and vulnerability-data updates are free, with no ads. NetSamurai Pro is an optional one-time purchase, with no subscription, that adds batch checks, extended, full and custom port checks, scan-range selection, other saved networks, baselines, longer history, tags and PDF, CSV and JSON reports.
Try NetSamurai next to iNet
Free on iPhone and iPad. No account, no analytics.