Comparison

WiFi Control Alarm 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

WiFi Control Alarm

This smart home security hub app allows you to manage your entire system remotely via your WiFi connection. Control arming, disarming, users, and accessories, and receive real-time alerts for any anomalies. It offers customizable settings for delays, schedules, and siren functions.

Highlights
  • Remote system management
  • Real-time anomaly alerts
  • User and accessory control
  • Customizable exit/entry delays
  • Scheduled arm/disarm cycles
  • Adjustable siren duration and volume
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A brainchild of top design teams in Amsterdam, Dallas and Shenzhen, the AWV Plus etches another mark in the elegant, minimalistic, wireless smart home solution portfolio of Chuango. After nearly a year of research and design prototyping, Chuango AWV Plus is now available as a smart home and DIY security hub that guarantees the safety, security, comfort and convenience of your home, SOHO or small shop via your existing WiFi connection. With this free app securely linked to your AWV Plus unit, you get to manage the entire system with ease, and change system states or settings such as arm, disarm, and add/remove users, accessories and sensors directly on your smartphone, without any headaches or monthly fees. Chuango AWV Plus is ideal for any residential or small commercial application. 1. Up to 50 wireless sensors and accessories, such as door/window contacts, smart plugs and motion/flood/gas/smoke detectors, can be effortlessly controlled by one AWV Plus base unit, which pushes alerts to your smartphone in real time should any anomaly arise. 2. You can set exit and entry delays, so you can come and go with grace, without needing to fumble around for your phone or remote control in your pocket or purse. 3. Pre-scheduled arm/disarm cycles can be set to accommodate your work routine and/or store business hours. 4. Siren durations and volumes can be set at will, meaning that Chuango AWV Plus can silently guard for you or thwart would-be burglars with a formidable sound at 85 decibels. 5. Multiple users and smartphones can check in on one AWV Plus, so you and your loved ones will always be in the know, on the go. Smart home, smart security! Statement for the Auto-Renewable Cloud-Based Recording Plans 1. Payment: Auto-renewable subscriptions include “Basic Monthly / Basic Annually / Premium Monthly / Premium Annually”. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. 2. Auto-renewal: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. 3. Cancel subscription: The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 4. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. 5. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: http://www.chuango.com/privacypolicy/Terms_and_Conditions.html Privacy policy: http://www.chuango.com/privacypolicy/Privacy.html

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

WiFi Control Alarm4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against WiFi Control Alarm's 4.0. IP Scanner also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 30%) and ratings volume (893 vs 1). WiFi Control Alarm's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. WiFi Control Alarm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 893 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of WiFi Control Alarm's written reviews are positive against 61% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Control Alarm ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WiFi Control Alarm versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi Control AlarmIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (893 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews60.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1893 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuango Security Technology CorporationMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

WiFi Control Alarm

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

IP Scanner

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

Bugs and requests

WiFi Control Alarm

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

4 purchases

WiFi Control Alarm

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Basic Annually$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Annually$69.991 Year
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 WiFi Control Alarm free?
WiFi Control Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WiFi Control Alarm or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. WiFi Control Alarm averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 893 ratings.
Do WiFi Control Alarm or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither WiFi Control Alarm nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Control Alarm or IP Scanner?
WiFi Control Alarm ships an update every 2 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, WiFi Control Alarm was updated on October 14, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 27, 2026.

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