Comparison

ibcCONTROL vs NetScope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ibcCONTROL

Features
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IBcControl allows you to use your Iphone to setup and program IBC readers that use the IBCentry app.

About

NetScope

Features
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NetScope is a local network (LAN) discovery and auditing tool that helps you detect devices, maintain inventory, and track changes over time. It uses multiple discovery protocols (ARP, DHCP, mDNS, NetBIOS, SNMP, SSDP, WS-Discovery) for efficient and reliable scanning. Key features • Multi-protocol LAN discovery with parallel scanning • Device inventory: vendor detection, hostname resolution, notes & tags • Scan history & diff: detect added, removed, or changed devices • Defensive security checks: basic port checks and risk indicators • Export reports in CSV / JSON • Local storage & dark mode Use cases • Home labs and small office networks • Asset inventory and troubleshooting • Network change monitoring and audits Important • Use only on networks you own or have permission to manage. • Not intended for unauthorized access or intrusion.

Screenshots

ibcCONTROL3 screens
NetScope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NetScope at every 6 months against ibcCONTROL's every 47 months. NetScope also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ibcCONTROL ships an update every 47 months, NetScope every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ibcCONTROL versus NetScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteribcCONTROLNetScope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternational Bar Code株式会社 T2 System

In-app purchases

None

ibcCONTROL

No in-app purchases

None

NetScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ibcCONTROL free?
ibcCONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetScope free?
NetScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ibcCONTROL or NetScope have ads?
Neither ibcCONTROL nor NetScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ibcCONTROL or NetScope?
ibcCONTROL ships an update every 47 months, and NetScope every 6 months. Most recently, ibcCONTROL was updated on October 8, 2026 and NetScope on September 30, 2026.

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