Comparison

SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 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

SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6

Monitor and control Samsung Security Manager systems remotely from your smartphone or tablet. View live video feeds, manage devices, and access playback features for a convenient security environment.

Highlights
  • Remote connection to Samsung Security Manager
  • Live video streaming with PTZ control
  • Calendar search and playback
  • Video image capture and flip/mirror
  • Multi-language support
  • 16ch Multi Live Monitoring
Features
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SSM mobile indicates a Mobile Client Application in Samsung Security Manager provided by Samsung. With SSM mobile, you can generate more efficient and convenient monitoring environment. Operators possibly monitor, control, and play video images from where they want such as a local or remote area through their smart phones and tablet devices. This release of SSM Mobile v1.6 is only compatible with SSM v1.6. Users who want to continue using SSM v1.5, please use SSM mobile v1.5 ※ For running the app, Samsung Security Manager should be installed in your PC. ※ DDNS registration is needed in case of external network environment. ***Features*** - Local/Remote connection to Samsung Security Manager - View Layout/Device list by user - View live streaming video with PTZ control - Supported format : H.264/H.265/MJPEG - Video Image Flip/Mirror, Video Image Capture - Calendar Search/Playback/Bookmark functions - Password function for security - Quick & easy access at mobile environment & WIFI networks. - Compatible with "Dynamic domain naming service" (DDNS) - Multi-Language - Full HD( 2M fixel ) - 16ch Multi Live Monitoring - Transcoding Function - MultiProfile Function - Display Site LIst in order of SSM Ordering List ◎ This application uses FFmpeg and SDL under LGPL v2.1.

About

IP Scanner

This utility scans your local network to identify all active devices and machines. It offers fast, customizable results with tools like PING and Wake on LAN. A free version identifies up to 15 devices, with an in-app purchase to unlock unlimited devices and more advanced features.

Highlights
  • Fast network scanning
  • Customizable device names and icons
  • Save and review past scans
  • PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan
  • Import/export scan results
  • iCloud sync for device lists
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

SSM Mobile for SSM 1.64 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6's 0%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 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. SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 896 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 ships an update every 3 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSM Mobile for SSM 1.6IP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (896 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2896 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 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 iOS9.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanwha Vision Co., LtdMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IP Scanner

All ratings896 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative28.5%

Bugs and requests

SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6

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

SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6

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 SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 free?
SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 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, SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 896 ratings.
Do SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 or IP Scanner?
SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 ships an update every 3 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, SSM Mobile for SSM 1.6 was updated on November 4, 2026 and IP Scanner on November 12, 2026.

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