# Wehe vs Link Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wehe at none against Link Scanner's 1. Wehe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (426 vs 49). Link Scanner's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Link Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wehe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Link Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wehe has 426 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Wehe's written reviews are positive against 43% of Link Scanner's.

Wehe ships an update every 5 weeks, Link Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wehe | Link Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wehe/id1309242023/reviews) | **[4.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-scanner/id1528367172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **426** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Northeastern University Information Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/455790172) | [Maarten Meijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528367174) |

## What reviewers say

### Wehe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wehe/id1309242023)

This app tests your network to detect if your provider is restricting or prioritizing traffic for specific applications or ports. By running these tests, you contribute to an IRB-approved research project aimed at identifying potential net neutrality violations. All collected data is deidentified and published as open data to support research.

**Highlights:** Network traffic analysis, Detects traffic prioritization, Identifies network restrictions, Contributes to net neutrality research, Deidentified data collection, Open data publication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Link Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-scanner/id1528367172)

Extract website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and more from images, videos, or your device camera. Instantly browse websites, make calls, or send emails directly from scanned links. Supports over 5 types of data extraction.

**Highlights:** Scan links from camera, photos, or videos, Extract website URLs, phone numbers, emails, Directly browse websites, call numbers, send emails, Store scanning results in history, Supports over 5 types of links

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wehe free?

Wehe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Link Scanner free?

Link Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wehe or Link Scanner?

Link Scanner is rated higher. Wehe averages 4.1 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while Link Scanner averages 4.3 from 49 ratings.

### Do Wehe or Link Scanner have ads?

Link Scanner shows ads; Wehe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wehe or Link Scanner?

Wehe ships an update every 5 weeks, and Link Scanner monthly. Most recently, Wehe was updated on October 24, 2026 and Link Scanner on October 29, 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.*