# AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's 2.9. IP Scanner also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 25%) and ratings volume (894 vs 107). AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 894 ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's written reviews are positive against 61% of IP Scanner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-camera-station-pro-and-5/id1061539448/reviews) | **[4.6 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **894** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AXIS Communications AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/362770733) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-camera-station-pro-and-5/id1061539448)

Access and manage your video surveillance and access control systems remotely. View live feeds, search recorded events, and respond to alerts. Control doors, manage intercoms, and utilize advanced camera features for comprehensive security oversight.

**Highlights:** Mobile access to multiple systems, Timeline visualization for recorded events, Live view with selectable streaming profiles, Two-way audio and intercom communication, Access control for doors, Notifications for immediate actions, PTZ control and 360 camera dewarping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable and lightest VMS
- 👍 Good layout and clean interface
- 👍 PTZ control finally available
- 👍 Resolved issues with updates
- 👍 Works well overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Magenta/pink camera view
- 🐛 Title bar takes up real estate
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 No connection

**Reported bugs**

- Camera view turns magenta/pink
- Cannot see cameras with latest update
- Title bar takes up too much space
- Cannot access IOS app with same credentials
- No secure entry app

**Requested features**

- More features and capabilities
- Better search features for video playback
- Support for ACS secure entry capabilities
- Ability to add users
- View live events with video


### IP Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Immediate response to issues
- 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
- 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
- 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
- 💰 Expensive for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
- 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 free?

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 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, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 894 ratings.

### Do AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 nor IP Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or IP Scanner?

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 ships an update fortnightly, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 was updated on October 29, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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