Comparison

GSM Control 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

GSM Control

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This alarm system embodies modern industrial design in a user-friendly, wire-free home security package. This alarm system is GSM-based (requires a SIM card) and suitable for any DIY home improvement project, ensuring you and your family have that extra peace of mind without monthly monitoring fees. The App is totally free. Once paired to your control panel, you can easily manage and interact with the entire system – such as arm, disarm, set exit/entry delays, add/remove/rename accessories, play user-definable onsite recordings and engage in two-way audio – directly on your smartphone anywhere, anytime. What this alarm system can do for your home or small shop/SOHO: l You can add up to 50 wireless sensors and accessories based on your needs. Those sensors and accessories allow for intrusion, flood, smoke and gas detection. l You can set exit and entry delays as you wish, so you and your family can go out and come back home at your own pace, without having to fumble around in your pocket for your mobile phone or remote control, to arm or disarm your alarm system. l Pre-set routines can be entered so that your alarm system will automatically guard your small shop or welcome you home right on the dot. Specific delays for specific zones are also possible. l Siren duration and volume can be adjusted per your need, with the maximum volume at 90 decibels. l Multiple users and smartphones can be enabled to control and interact with one single alarm system once paired. You can take turns watching over your property and loved ones back home.

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

GSM Control4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GSM Control at none against IP Scanner's 4. GSM Control also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and device support (6 vs 2). 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. GSM Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSM Control ships an update every 17 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GSM Control versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSM ControlIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (891 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuango Security Technology CorporationMatia labs, inc.

Bugs and requests

GSM Control

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

GSM Control

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 GSM Control free?
GSM Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GSM Control or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither GSM Control nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSM Control or IP Scanner?
GSM Control ships an update every 17 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, GSM Control was updated on September 29, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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