Comparison

TP 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

TP

Configure and manage your network devices remotely. Monitor network status, manage clients, and change settings from your smartphone or tablet. Supports both standalone device management and centralized control for multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Configure Omada devices
  • Monitor network status
  • Manage clients
  • Standalone mode for individual devices
  • Controller mode for centralized management
  • Local and cloud access
Features
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Omada app is used for configuring and managing your Omada devices. You can change settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smart phone or tablet. STANDALONE MODE Standalone mode is designed for managing EAPs or wireless routers right away without having to spend time configuring a controller. Each device is managed separately. This mode is recommended for networks which only have a few EAPs (or wireless routers) and require only basic functions, such as home network. CONTROLLER MODE Controller mode works together with a software Omada Controller or a hardware Cloud Controller, and is suitable for managing multiple devices (including gateways, switches and EAPs) centrally. Controller mode allows you to configure and automatically synchronize unified settings to the devices in the network. Compared to Standalone Mode, more configuration options are available and supports to manage more devices in Controller mode. You can manage devices in Controller mode in two ways: via Local Access or Cloud Access. In Local Access mode, the Omada app can manage devices when the Controller and your mobile device are in the same subnet; in Cloud Access mode, the Omada app can access the Controller across the internet so you can manage your devices wherever you are. Compatibility List: The controller mode currently supports hardware cloud controllers (OC200 V1, OC300 V1), software Omada Controller v3.0.2 and above. (To experience more features support and more stable services, we recommend that you upgrade your controller to a new version). Standalone Mode currently supports the following models (with latest firmware): EAP245 (EU)/(US) V1 EAP225 (EU)/(US) V3/V2/V1 EAP115 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP110 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP225-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V1 EAP110-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V3/V1 EAP115-Wall (EU) V1 EAP225-Wall (EU) V2 ER706W (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 ER706W-4G (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 *The latest firmware is required and can be downloaded from https://www.tp-link.com/omada_compatibility_list. More devices supported by the app are coming!

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

TP4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TP at none against IP Scanner's 2. TP also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TP against 4.6 for IP Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 616 and 887 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of TP's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, IP Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TP versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (616 ratings)4.6 (887 ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews59.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings616887 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Matia labs, inc.

Customer experience

TP

All ratings616 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative31.6%

IP Scanner

All ratings887 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral11.0%
Negative29.1%

User reviews

TP

From 616 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote management
  • 🚀 Fast and simple setup
  • 👍 Powerful network management features
  • 🚀 Seamless configuration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒 Lacks 2FA support
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to web interface
  • 👎 Slow performance and UI
  • 🐛 Unreliable device discovery

IP Scanner

From 887 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

TP

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes when accessing local controller
  • Cannot reboot devices from the app
  • Firmware update breaks cloud access
  • Incompatible organization error
  • Wireless client information not displayed
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  • Wireless device signal strength not shown

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve 2FA integration
  • Increase network speed reporting limit
  • More advanced configuration options
  • Persistent user settings and preferences
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  • Provide a 'clear all logs' function

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

None

TP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time2
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99

Questions

Is TP free?
TP 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, TP or IP Scanner?
TP and IP Scanner are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 616 and 887 ratings respectively.
Do TP or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither TP nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or IP Scanner?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and IP Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, TP was updated on September 23, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 22, 2026.

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