IPMask vs IP Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- IP network address calculation
- Subnetwork subdivision
- Host identification
- Location addressing
- IPv4 support
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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.
IP Explorer
Uncover detailed information about any IP address, including its geographical location on a map. This tool automatically analyzes your current IP and provides insights into ISP, organization, and network details. It's perfect for network enthusiasts, security professionals, and anyone curious about the internet.
- Detailed IP address lookup (IPv4/IPv6)
- Geographical location on interactive map
- Automatic current IP detection
- IP address history management
- ISP and network insights
- User-friendly interface with dark mode
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IP Explorer is your go-to tool for uncovering the secrets behind IP addresses. Whether you're a network enthusiast, a security professional, or just curious about the digital world, this app provides you with comprehensive information about any IP address. Key Features: • Lookup detailed information for any IPv4 or IPv6 address • View geographical location on an interactive map • Automatically detect and analyze your current IP address • Store and manage a history of looked-up IP addresses • Get insights on ISP, organization, and network details • User-friendly interface with dark mode support Discover valuable information such as: • Precise location (latitude and longitude) • Country, region, and city • Postal code and timezone • ISP and organization • Hostname (when available) Perfect for: • Network troubleshooting • Enhancing online security awareness • Verifying VPN connections • Educational purposes • Satisfying your curiosity about the internet's infrastructure IP Explorer respects your privacy. All lookups are performed securely, and your search history is stored only on your device. Explore the digital landscape with IP Explorer – your window into the world of IP addresses!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IP Explorer at none against IPMask's shown. IPMask's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPMask against 5.0 for IP Explorer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
IPMask ships an update every 5 months, IP Explorer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPMask | IP Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksei Neronov | ALF STEINBACH |
Customer experience
IPMask
IP Explorer
In-app purchases
IPMask
No in-app purchases
IP Explorer
No in-app purchases









