GSM Alarm System vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GSM Alarm System
This smart alarm control system integrates burglar, fire, and gas protection using digital sensor technology. It offers remote control and programming via an iOS app, supporting dual-network connectivity for enhanced security in various environments.
- Burglar, fire, and gas protection
- Digital sensor technology
- Dual-network connectivity (PSTN + GSM)
- Remote control and programming via iOS app
- Multi-language support
- Optional expansion modules
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The system adopts the up-to-date digital sensor and communication technology, which integrates burglar, and fire/gas protection for smart alarm control system. It supports dot matrix LCD and optional dual-network (PSTN wired network + GSM wireless network). It also can remotely control and program panel by IOS APP which supports multi-languages. Meanwhile, octuple zone module, octuple relay module and programing key module are optional. Due to its high performance low power microprocessor with multi-functional and stable module design, the system is widely used in residence, marketplace, finance system and enterprise.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GSM Alarm System at none against IP Scanner's 4. GSM Alarm System also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). 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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GSM Alarm System asks for nothing beyond the download.
GSM Alarm System ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GSM Alarm System | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (893 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 60.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 893 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quanzhou Heyi Electronics Co., Ltd. | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
GSM Alarm System
IP Scanner
Bugs and requests
GSM Alarm System
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
GSM Alarm System
No in-app purchases
IP Scanner
- 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









