MAC Vendors vs NetScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAC Vendors
This app helps IT professionals identify details of MAC addresses, including manufacturer information and technical specifications. It can also scan connected networks to provide details about devices on the same network.
- MAC address lookup
- Manufacturer details
- Network scanning
- Device IP and MAC addresses
- Embedded scanner
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MAC Vendors is a mobile app that helps IT professionals to figure out MAC Address details, starting with the company of manufacture details to the technical details of the MAC address itself. Company name, address, location on Maps, MAC address prefix, HEX start, HEX end and the maximum number of devices in a given prefix. You can simply write the MAC or scan it with the embedded scanner. The App gives you the ability to scan connected WiFi or Hotspot network and provide all possible details related to the connected pairs on the same network; starting with the IP address, MAC address, Device name and Company of manufacture. Please note that if your device is running iOS 10 or before, you will be able to see the MAC Addresses of the connected devices to the WiFi you are scanning. Starting with iOS 11, this feature is not available. Be Safe every time you are connected to a WiFi or hotspot by scanning it.
NetScan
Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.
- Real-time internet speed monitoring
- Accurate data usage tracking
- IP scanner for device detection
- WiFi analyzer for signal strength
- Ping tools for latency testing
- Network scanner for diagnostics
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NetScan is a small, fast, and free network scanner and WiFi analyzer that gives you complete visibility into your internet connection. Monitor your real-time network speed, track data usage, and scan for connected devices—all from a simple and intuitive interface. NetScan also works as an IP scanner, making it easy to identify all devices on your network. Whether you're checking connection quality or monitoring bandwidth, NetScan has you covered. Key Features: -Real-time internet speed monitoring -Built-in Speed Test tool -Accurate data usage tracking -Bandwidth usage alerts -Supports all network types: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi -Network connections monitor -Advanced IP scanner to detect connected devices -WiFi analyzer for signal strength and network info -Network scanner for device discovery and diagnostics -Ping tools for latency testing -DNS resolver and Subnet calculator for advanced users Download NetScan now to analyze, scan, and take control of your network like never before! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetScan at 50% against MAC Vendors's 0%. NetScan also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1). MAC Vendors's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. MAC Vendors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 94 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MAC Vendors's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScan's.
MAC Vendors ships an update every 2 weeks, NetScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAC Vendors | NetScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (57 ratings) | 4.3 (94 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57 | 94 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed ElBasyouni | Senol Cagir |
Customer experience
MAC Vendors
NetScan
In-app purchases
MAC Vendors
- Upgrade existing to pro$5.99
NetScan
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
