# TA Assistant vs ScanNet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanNet at 79% against TA Assistant's 10%. ScanNet also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (345 vs 8). TA Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TA Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScanNet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanNet has 345 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of TA Assistant's written reviews are positive against 79% of ScanNet's.

TA Assistant ships an update every 5 weeks, ScanNet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TA Assistant | ScanNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ta-assistant/id1170333558/reviews) | **[4.7 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannet-network-scanner/id1589765618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **345** |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZKTeco Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955313767) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### TA Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ta-assistant/id1170333558)

This utility app allows users to download attendance reports directly from connected devices or via Wi-Fi. It offers report management, shift adjustments, and can even replace traditional USB drives for data transfer. Reports can be shared via email or downloaded with a simple shake gesture.

**Highlights:** Download attendance reports wirelessly, Manage reports (check, modify, share), Set and modify shift information, Replace USB drive functionality, Share reports via email, Download reports by shaking phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScanNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannet-network-scanner/id1589765618)

Discover all devices connected to your network, whether at home or in a specified IP range. Gain insights into each device and its activity, useful for both casual users and IT professionals. Features include port checking, multiple scan modes, and advanced search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Find all network hosts, Check open ports during scan, Multiple scan modes (ARP, ICMP, UDP, DNS), Advanced host search, Save and open device lists, Includes ping, traceroute, port scanner

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TA Assistant free?

TA Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScanNet free?

ScanNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TA Assistant or ScanNet?

ScanNet is rated higher. TA Assistant averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ScanNet averages 4.7 from 345 ratings.

### Do TA Assistant or ScanNet have ads?

ScanNet shows ads; TA Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, TA Assistant or ScanNet?

TA Assistant ships an update every 5 weeks, and ScanNet every 2 months. Most recently, TA Assistant was updated on October 6, 2026 and ScanNet on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*