# Auto Message Scheduler vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against Auto Message Scheduler's 0%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (891 vs 3). Auto Message Scheduler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Auto Message Scheduler asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Auto Message Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto Message Scheduler | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-message-scheduler-lite/id1331784695/reviews) | **[4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **891** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordanmeir](https://appshunter.io/developer/481761206) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto Message Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-message-scheduler-lite/id1331784695)

Never forget to send a message again. Schedule messages to be sent at a specific time or when you arrive at a certain location. The app prepares your message for sending with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Send messages by time, Send messages by location, Click&Send functionality, Add reminders to calendar, Support for SMS, WhatsApp, Email, and more, Attach images to messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra | $39.99 | 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 Auto Message Scheduler free?

Auto Message Scheduler 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, Auto Message Scheduler or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. Auto Message Scheduler averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.

### Do Auto Message Scheduler or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither Auto Message Scheduler nor IP Scanner shows ads.

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