# Beacon Simulator vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against Beacon Simulator's 0%. IP Scanner also leads on ratings volume (891 vs 1) and device support (6 vs 2). Beacon Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Beacon Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Beacon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beacon Simulator | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-simulator/id1380778696/reviews)** | [4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **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 | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marino Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/303732567) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### Beacon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-simulator/id1380778696)

This utility app transforms your smartphone into a beacon transmitter. It's designed for developers to easily test beacon-enabled applications without needing physical hardware. Quickly set up and broadcast signals, and generate UUIDs for your development workflow.

**Highlights:** Turn phone into a beacon, Test beacon-enabled apps, No hardware required, Quickly configure beacon, Broadcast signal instantly, Generate and share UUIDs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Beacon Simulator free?

Beacon Simulator 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, Beacon Simulator or IP Scanner?

Beacon Simulator is rated higher. Beacon Simulator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.

### Do Beacon Simulator or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither Beacon Simulator nor IP Scanner shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*