InputStickUtility vs Simply IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InputStickUtility
Configure your InputStick USB receiver with this utility app. Manage settings like password protection, Bluetooth name, and USB preferences. It also allows for firmware updates to keep your receiver optimized.
- Password protection
- Bluetooth name management
- USB settings configuration
- Firmware updates
- Receiver management
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InputStickUtility allows to manage configuration of your InputStick USB receiver: - password protection - Bluetooth name - USB settings - update firmware *** InputStick USB receiver is required! *** More info: www.inputstick.com
Simply IP Scanner
Scan your local network to discover connected devices, their hostnames, and open ports. Includes tools like ping, traceroute, and Whois for detailed network analysis. Offers continuous scanning and detailed host information.
- Scan local network for hosts
- Identify open ports
- Display hostname and NetBIOS name
- Continuous ping test
- Custom port range scanning
- Includes Ping, Traceroute, Whois
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Local network scanner with some extra tools. - scan local network for reachable hosts, open ports and more - shows hostname, netbios name and http server (if available) - sort results by status, address, hostname, etc. - rescan all or single address - continuous ping test and open port scan (well known ports or custom port range) available on IP detail page in app - additional tools (Ping, Traceroute, Whois)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: InputStickUtility at 100% against Simply IP Scanner's 0%. InputStickUtility also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Simply IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InputStickUtility ships an update every 6 months, Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InputStickUtility | Simply IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jakub Zawadzki | MapleTech s.r.o. |
Customer experience
InputStickUtility
Simply IP Scanner
In-app purchases
InputStickUtility
No in-app purchases
Simply IP Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is InputStickUtility free?
Is Simply IP Scanner free?
Do InputStickUtility or Simply IP Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, InputStickUtility or Simply IP Scanner?
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