# Yale View vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yale View at none against IP Scanner's 4. Yale View also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (894 vs 34). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Yale View holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 894 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Yale View's written reviews are positive against 61% of IP Scanner's.

Yale View ships an update every 4 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yale View | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yale-view/id1347163576/reviews)** | [4.6 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **894** |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Assa Abloy Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/575474169) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### Yale View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yale-view/id1347163576)

View live and recorded video from compatible DVR systems on your smartphone or tablet. Monitor up to four cameras simultaneously, receive activity alerts, and capture photos or video clips directly within the app. Remote access is available via Wi-Fi or cellular data.

**Highlights:** Multi-channel viewing (up to 4 cameras), Live video streaming, Playback recorded footage, Activity detection notifications, Capture photos and video clips, Supports specific Yale CCTV systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📷 Excellent picture quality and clarity
- ⚙️ Easy installation and setup
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🔔 Reliable motion detection alerts
- 🌙 Strong night vision performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔌 Poor connectivity issues
- 🎨 Outdated and unintuitive user interface
- 👥 Only one user can log in simultaneously

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing saved videos
- Loading stuck at 99% with playback errors
- Freezing during live stream or playback
- Motion detection triggering on day/night transitions
- Timeline out of sync with actual recording time

**Requested features**

- Multiple simultaneous user logins
- Flexible video playback scrubbing (not just hourly)
- Dark mode for the app
- Integrated single app for all Yale products
- Faster video loading and playback


### 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 Yale View free?

Yale View 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, Yale View or IP Scanner?

Yale View is rated higher. Yale View averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 894 ratings.

### Do Yale View or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither Yale View nor IP Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yale View or IP Scanner?

Yale View ships an update every 4 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Yale View was updated on October 22, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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