Comparison

ST Panel vs IP Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ST Panel

Control your home security system remotely through your network. Arm, disarm, and receive constant updates to keep your property safe. This app provides easy access to your security equipment.

Highlights
  • Remote arm and disarm
  • Network remote operation
  • Home security updates
  • Easy equipment control
Features
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ST Panel is an application software through the network remote operating equipment, enables you to remote arm and disarm and so on. Make your home security and get the update news constantly. 报警系统是一个通过网络远程操作设备的应用软件,让您能简单地控制远程布撤防。能时刻获得家居的最新信息,保护您家居的安全。

About

IP Scanner

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
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IP Scanner for iOS scans your local area network to determine the identity of all active machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy, quick and intuitive to use. Key features: * Extremely fast scan results * Customizable results - assign your own names and icons to discovered devices * Save and consult past scans * PING, Wake on LAN and Port Scan tools built right in * Save and import custom device lists, or sync via iCloud * Import/export scan results via email or bonjour * Clean, professional design that is customizable and easy to use The free version has no restrictions at all on functionality and can identify up to 15 devices at a time. * To unlock unlimited devices in a scan, we offer an in-app upgrade to Pro. * For even more features, including realtime push notifications on network changes, a network DVR-style history browser and a true universal app bundle with native, optimized versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch, check out IP Scanner Ultra in the app store https://apple.co/3gz0tu6

Screenshots

ST Panel4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against ST Panel's 0%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (889 vs 3). ST Panel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ST Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 889 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ST Panel's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ST Panel ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ST Panel versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterST PanelIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.6 (889 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3889 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer幼林 皮Matia labs, inc.

Customer experience

ST Panel

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

IP Scanner

All ratings889 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative28.9%

Bugs and requests

ST Panel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IP Scanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

None

ST Panel

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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  • IP Scanner Ultra$39.99

Questions

Is ST Panel free?
ST Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ST Panel or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. ST Panel averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 889 ratings.
Do ST Panel or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither ST Panel nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ST Panel or IP Scanner?
ST Panel ships an update every 2 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, ST Panel was updated on June 11, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 30, 2026.

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