# PubReader vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against PubReader's 2.8. IP Scanner also leads on ratings volume (887 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). PubReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PubReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 887 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PubReader's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PubReader ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PubReader | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubreader/id1250557252/reviews) | **[4.6 (887 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **887** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PubCoder](https://appshunter.io/developer/918409960) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### PubReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubreader/id1250557252)

This app allows you to live preview interactive publications created with its companion desktop software. You can also distribute your XPUB publications for free to friends, customers, or colleagues without needing app store accounts.

**Highlights:** Live preview of publications, Distribute XPUB content for free, Supports EPUB and native app formats, No developer/app store accounts needed, Share via email or file sharing services

**In-app purchases:** none


### IP Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Immediate response to issues
- 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
- 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
- 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
- 💰 Expensive for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
- 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PubReader free?

PubReader 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, PubReader or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. PubReader averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 887 ratings.

### Do PubReader or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither PubReader nor IP Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PubReader or IP Scanner?

PubReader ships an update every 2 months, and IP Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, PubReader was updated on June 4, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 22, 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.*