Comparison

NiceHash 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

NiceHash

This app allows users to manage their cryptocurrency mining operations and earnings remotely. Monitor and control mining rigs, manage hashpower orders, and receive instant notifications about platform activities and account updates.

Highlights
  • Remote rig management and monitoring
  • Start/stop mining and adjust power settings
  • Manage hashpower marketplace orders
  • Receive instant push notifications
  • Manage user and organization profiles
  • Upgrade account tiers with KYC
Features
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NiceHash - Mine Bitcoin & Other Cryptocurrencies, Buy Hashpower & Manage Your Mining NiceHash is the official mobile app for the NiceHash platform. Mine Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, buy hashpower on demand, monitor your mining machines and ASICs remotely, and manage your crypto assets - all from one easy and intuitive app. Stay in control of your mining operations and earnings at all times. NiceHash is the world's leading hashpower marketplace, connecting crypto miners and hashpower buyers since 2014. Headquartered in Switzerland and trusted by users in over 190 countries. Everything you need for crypto mining ■ Hashpower Marketplace Buy hashpower on demand and direct it to your preferred mining pool. Place, monitor, manage, and cancel orders in real time with live marketplace data. ■ Rig Manager Stay connected to your mining operation wherever you are. Monitor hashrate, temperatures, power usage, mining status, and profitability, start or stop mining remotely, and adjust power settings. ■ EasyMining Mine Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies without owning mining hardware. Choose from predefined mining packages, mine solo, or join TeamMining, where you join forces with other users, combine hashrate, and pursue block rewards together. ■ Wallet Track your Bitcoin and stablecoin balances, review transaction history, and convert between supported assets instantly. ■ Mining Statistics Monitor mining performance, earnings, hashrate, active workers, and historical statistics in real time. ■ Real-Time Notifications Receive instant alerts about your mining machines, marketplace orders, rewards, account activity, and important platform updates. ■ Account Management Manage your personal or organization account, complete KYC verification, customize security settings, and control your profile directly from the app. Why NiceHash? • World's leading hashpower marketplace • Operating since 2014 • Swiss-based company • Trusted by users in 190+ countries • Bitcoin mining made simple • Remote mining management • Secure account and wallet access Important: The NiceHash app does not mine cryptocurrency using your mobile device. It allows you to manage your NiceHash account, monitor mining operations, buy hashpower, access EasyMining, track your wallet, and stay connected to your mining activity wherever you are. To mine using your own hardware, download the NiceHash mining software for your PC from www.nicehash.com.

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

NiceHash4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NiceHash at none against IP Scanner's 4. NiceHash also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 891). IP Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 29%) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, rating and ads 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 4 one-off in-app purchases. NiceHash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NiceHash against 4.6 for IP Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NiceHash has 4.6K ratings behind it against 891, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of NiceHash's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NiceHash ships an update weekly, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NiceHash versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiceHashIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.6K ratings)4.6 (891 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews60.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better891
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiceHash AGMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

NiceHash

All ratings4,572 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews568 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative61.3%

IP Scanner

All ratings891 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.9%

User reviews

NiceHash

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure app
  • 👍 Good app overall
  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Useful features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Unreliable
  • 🐛 Inaccurate profitability data
  • 🔒 Difficult verification process

IP Scanner

From 891 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

NiceHash

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues due to invalid captcha
  • Location settings not saving
  • Rig details not showing
  • Constant log-outs
  • Withdrawal disabled without notice

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add exchange feature
  • Improve notification system
  • Add more detailed mining statistics
  • Implement dark mode
  • Improve rig management and control

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

NiceHash

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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  • IP Scanner Ultra$39.99

Questions

Is NiceHash free?
NiceHash 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, NiceHash or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. NiceHash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.
Do NiceHash or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither NiceHash nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NiceHash or IP Scanner?
NiceHash ships an update weekly, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, NiceHash was updated on October 14, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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