Comparison

IPMask vs MAC Vendors

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

Head to head
About

IPMask

This utility helps calculate IP network addresses and subnetworks for IPv4. It assists in understanding IP addressing functions like host identification and location addressing within a network. The tool is useful for dividing networks into smaller subnetworks through subnetting.

Highlights
  • IP network address calculation
  • Subnetwork subdivision
  • Host identification
  • Location addressing
  • IPv4 support
Features
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IPMask works out an IPv4 network from an address and a mask: network and broadcast address, first and last host, number of hosts, netmask and wildcard. • Type the address the way you have it: 192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.1/22 or with a dotted mask. • Move the mask slider and watch the 32 bits split into the network part and the host part. • See the address type at a glance: private, public, loopback, link-local, multicast. • Switch to the binary view to see the address, netmask and network bit by bit. • Copy the whole result as text or share it. • On Apple Watch: enter an address with a keypad, turn the Digital Crown to set the prefix and read the result on your wrist. /31 point-to-point links (RFC 3021) and /32 host routes are handled correctly. Made for network engineers, students and anyone who sets up a router at home. The app works offline; it needs a connection only for the small ad banner.

About

MAC Vendors

This app helps IT professionals identify details of MAC addresses, including manufacturer information and technical specifications. It can also scan connected networks to provide details about devices on the same network.

Highlights
  • MAC address lookup
  • Manufacturer details
  • Network scanning
  • Device IP and MAC addresses
  • Embedded scanner
Features
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MAC Vendors is a mobile app that helps IT professionals to figure out MAC Address details, starting with the company of manufacture details to the technical details of the MAC address itself. Company name, address, location on Maps, MAC address prefix, HEX start, HEX end and the maximum number of devices in a given prefix. You can simply write the MAC or scan it with the embedded scanner. The App gives you the ability to scan connected WiFi or Hotspot network and provide all possible details related to the connected pairs on the same network; starting with the IP address, MAC address, Device name and Company of manufacture. Please note that if your device is running iOS 10 or before, you will be able to see the MAC Addresses of the connected devices to the WiFi you are scanning. Starting with iOS 11, this feature is not available. Be Safe every time you are connected to a WiFi or hotspot by scanning it.

Screenshots

IPMask3 screens
MAC Vendors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPMask at 100% against MAC Vendors's 0%. IPMask also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). MAC Vendors's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, monetization model and device support 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. MAC Vendors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IPMask asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPMask holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAC Vendors has 58 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of IPMask's written reviews are positive against 0% of MAC Vendors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPMask ships an update every 5 months, MAC Vendors every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IPMask versus MAC Vendors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPMaskMAC Vendors
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.1 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings258 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksei NeronovMohamed ElBasyouni

Customer experience

IPMask

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MAC Vendors

All ratings57 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

IPMask

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MAC Vendors

One-time1
  • Upgrade existing to pro$5.99

Questions

Is IPMask free?
IPMask is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAC Vendors free?
MAC Vendors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPMask or MAC Vendors?
IPMask is rated higher. IPMask averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MAC Vendors averages 4.1 from 58 ratings.
Do IPMask or MAC Vendors have ads?
IPMask shows ads; MAC Vendors does not.
Which is updated more often, IPMask or MAC Vendors?
IPMask ships an update every 5 months, and MAC Vendors every 2 weeks. Most recently, IPMask was updated on October 15, 2026 and MAC Vendors on October 24, 2026.

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