Features Users Want Most in Networking Assistant Apps

"Should let user fill in or correct wrong or blank results."

"doesn't allow naming/description of devices found"

"This is awesome apps. It would be better if it intergrade some stuff like... Shutdown and start up remotely, and etc."

"doesn't report success on wake-on-LAN, doesn't allow naming/description of devices found, no remote shutdown"

"When services are detected on a host, will not allow a connection to that host."

"Only scans the network you are logged into. Doesn't scan other networks, including the locked ones"

Build a stable, crash-free scanner with consistent device detection

19% of reviews mention crashes and 18% cite inconsistent detection - reliability is the #1 gap. Users desperately need an app that 'just works' consistently.

Make location services optional and respect privacy

10% of reviews specifically call out forced location requirements as dealbreakers. Privacy-first positioning would differentiate immediately and capture users abandoning iNet Pro.

Implement persistent device naming with intelligent auto-identification

16% struggle with device identification. Allow manual naming that persists, use MAC address databases for auto-detection, and never lose user customizations between scans.

Design modern, native UI for all current iOS screen sizes from day one

21% complain about outdated UI and lack of screen size support. This is low-hanging fruit - simply being modern and maintained would exceed competitor bars.

Optimize for speed and low resource usage with background scan control

Users complain about slow scans and excessive resource consumption. Fast, efficient scanning with clear pause/stop controls would be a major competitive advantage.