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iStumbler

Paid#34 of 35 in Network Discovery SoftwareWi-Fi Analyzer Software

iStumbler: A focused, low-cost macOS utility for local Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and service discovery. Ranked #34 of 35 in Network Discovery Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for low-cost macOS Wi-Fi and Bluetooth discovery.

6.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Low-cost macOS Wi-Fi and Bluetooth discovery
Free plan
No
Paid from
$14.99 one-time
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Combines Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bonjour, channel, and spectrum discovery
- Maps locations and exports results in KML format
- Logs scans with CSV-compatible records and detailed network fields
Where it doesn't
- Supports macOS only
- Focused on local-network discovery rather than broader network scopes
- The latest version crashes at launch on macOS Monterey

Our verdict on iStumbler

iStumbler is a macOS desktop utility for inspecting nearby Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, Bonjour services, locations, and spectrum usage. It is aimed at people who need local wireless discovery and inspection from a Mac, including visibility into SSIDs, MAC addresses, signal, noise, channels, security, samples, and timestamps. Its agentless approach and local scope keep the product focused on nearby network conditions rather than wider infrastructure inventory.

The single iStumbler plan is listed at $14.99 as a one-time purchase. It includes Wi-Fi network scanning and detailed inspection, Bluetooth device discovery, Bonjour service and local-host browsing, Wi-Fi channel analysis, and 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz spectrum analysis. The same plan also includes location mapping, KML export, and event logging with CSV-compatible scan records. Google Maps and Google Earth integrations extend the location workflow for users who need to view mapped findings outside the utility.

The product’s main strength is breadth within a narrow macOS wireless-discovery workflow: it brings network, device, service, channel, spectrum, location, and event-log tools together in one utility. That focus also defines its limits. It is suitable for Mac users who need inexpensive local Wi-Fi and Bluetooth visibility, but less suitable for teams seeking multi-platform coverage or a broader network scope. The vendor warns that the latest version crashes at launch on macOS Monterey, and the product is currently off-sale on the Mac App Store, despite a $14.99 purchase still being listed on the store page.

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iStumbler pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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iStumbler fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$14.99 one-time
Discovery method	Agentless
Topology mapping	Not verified
Asset inventory	Yes
Scheduled discovery	Not verified
Network scope	Local
SNMP discovery	Not verified
Discovered asset limit	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Google Maps, Google Earth
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	istumbler.net
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

iStumbler integrations

iStumbler lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Google Maps
Google Earth

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