Comparison

File Manager for RUF3 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

File Manager for RUF3

Manage files on your device and USB drives with this utility app. Easily back up photos and videos to USB, lock sensitive files with Touch ID, and play media directly from your USB storage.

Highlights
  • Backup photos/videos to USB
  • Touch ID file lock
  • Direct USB photo saving
  • USB media playback
  • Categorized file display
  • Thumbnail previews
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File Manager for RUF3-ALは、端末内とUSBメモリー内のファイルを操作できるファイル管理アプリです。 USBメモリーを端末に接続するだけで、かんたんにUSBメモリー内のファイルを操作できます。 主な機能: - 端末内の写真やビデオを、1タップでUSBメモリーにバックアップすることができます。 - Touch ID機能で、本アプリ内に保存したファイルにロックをかけることができます。 - 本アプリからカメラを起動することで、直接USBメモリーに写真を保存することができます。 - USBメモリー内の写真、ビデオ、音楽ファイルを本アプリで再生できます。 - 写真、ビデオ、音楽ファイルをUSBメモリー内の専用フォルダーに保存することで、カテゴリーごとにファイルを表示できます。 - 写真、ビデオ、音楽ファイルの一覧をサムネイルで表示できます。 - 音楽ファイルを再生しながら他のアプリを実行できます。 - USBメモリーに保存しているファイルを直接メールに添付したり、他のアプリに送って使うことができます。 対応機器: - RUF3-ALシリーズ

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

File Manager for RUF34 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 61% against File Manager for RUF3's 0%. IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and device support (6 vs 3). File Manager for RUF3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26). 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. File Manager for RUF3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager for RUF3 ships an update every 12 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
File Manager for RUF3 versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager for RUF3IP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (894 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—894 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUFFALO INC.Matia labs, inc.

Customer experience

File Manager for RUF3

Written reviews50 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative94.0%

IP Scanner

All ratings893 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

File Manager for RUF3

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

File Manager for RUF3

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 File Manager for RUF3 free?
File Manager for RUF3 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 File Manager for RUF3 or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither File Manager for RUF3 nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Manager for RUF3 or IP Scanner?
File Manager for RUF3 ships an update every 12 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, File Manager for RUF3 was updated on October 20, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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