# TRENDnet IPView vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 61% against TRENDnet IPView's 12%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (896 vs 15). TRENDnet IPView's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRENDnet IPView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 896 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of TRENDnet IPView's written reviews are positive against 61% of IP Scanner's.

TRENDnet IPView ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRENDnet IPView | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065/reviews) | **[4.6 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **896** |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | **60.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### TRENDnet IPView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065)

View live video streams from TRENDnet network cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering a thumbnail view of all connected devices and a full-screen live feed. You can digitally zoom, pan and tilt compatible cameras, take snapshots, and listen to audio.

**Highlights:** Live camera streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail and full-screen views, Digital zoom, PTZ camera control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally pleased with functionality
- 👍 Works great for NVR
- 👍 Quick setup for NVR
- 👍 Good viewer for Trendnet IP cameras
- 👍 Simple, powerful, reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Very limited control
- 🐛 Cannot get some cameras working
- 🐛 Cannot view recorded video
- 🐛 Crashes when taking pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Long press to edit camera info not evident
- App will not turn on/off night vision
- No pan, tilt, or zoom control
- App not able to reconnect when not on home network
- Only shows snapshot, does not stream

**Requested features**

- Sorting added cameras
- Description for full version
- FTP or OneDrive support
- HTML5, Chrome or Edge support for browser interfaces
- Dark mode option


### IP Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966)

This app scans your local network to identify all active devices. It offers fast results, customizable device information, and tools like PING and Wake on LAN. Save and manage past scans for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Fast network scanning, Customizable device names and icons, Save and review past scans, PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools, Save and import custom device lists, Import/export scan results

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Immediate response to issues
- 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
- 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
- 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
- 💰 Expensive for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
- 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Unstable on macOS
- Inconsistent scan results across devices
- Loses custom device names after scans
- Detects devices that are no longer on the network

**Requested features**

- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TRENDnet IPView free?

TRENDnet IPView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IP Scanner free?

IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TRENDnet IPView or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. TRENDnet IPView averages 2.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 896 ratings.

### Do TRENDnet IPView or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither TRENDnet IPView nor IP Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TRENDnet IPView or IP Scanner?

TRENDnet IPView ships an update every 2 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, TRENDnet IPView was updated on November 1, 2026 and IP Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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