Gefen Discovery Tool vs IC Scout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gefen Discovery Tool
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The app allows to detect Gefen devices on your network using your mobile device. After finding the device, you have the option to change IP settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway address). You can also view and edit other device settings, including the device description, the telnet and web GUI ports. The app also allows users to switch between DHCP, static, and Auto IP modes. Finally, there's a useful feature that tells the device to blink its lights in order to easily identify the device.
IC Scout
Configure and manage security cameras and NVRs directly from your phone. Discover, initialize, and set up devices on your local network without needing a laptop. Export device details for project management.
- Automatic device discovery
- Bulk device initialization
- Encrypted credential exchange
- Device clock synchronization
- NTP time server configuration
- Live snapshot capture
- Deployment manifest export
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IC Scout is the mobile configuration tool for IC Realtime security camera installers. Discover, initialize, and manage IC Realtime devices directly from your phone — no laptop or desktop software needed. DEVICE DISCOVERY Automatically finds IC Realtime cameras, NVRs, and doorbells on your local network. Devices appear within seconds of connecting to the site's WiFi. DEVICE INITIALIZATION Set admin passwords on factory-fresh devices — individually or in bulk. Secure encrypted credential exchange protects passwords during setup. Password strength validation ensures compliance with device security requirements. DEVICE MANAGEMENT After initialization, sign in to manage devices: • Sync device clock from your phone • Configure NTP time servers and timezone • Set the on-screen channel name (OSD overlay) • Capture live snapshots • View storage status DEPLOYMENT MANIFEST Export a CSV manifest with device details and credentials after setup — ready to hand off to the project manager or NOC team. DEMO MODE New to IC Scout? Tap "Try Demo" to explore the app with simulated devices and step-by-step tutorial tips. SUPPORTED HARDWARE IC Realtime IP cameras (IPMX, IPEG, IPFX, IPEL series), NVRs (MX, FX, EL, EG series), doorbells, and doorstations. IC Home devices (Orbit, Flooder, Guardian, Dinger) are discovered but use a different management protocol. REQUIREMENTS • WiFi connection to the same network as the devices • IC Realtime hardware on the local network (or use Demo Mode) For authorized IC Realtime installers and integrators.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Gefen Discovery Tool at 3 against IC Scout's 1. Gefen Discovery Tool also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gefen Discovery Tool | IC Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Core Brands LLC | ICRealtime LLC |
In-app purchases
Gefen Discovery Tool
No in-app purchases
IC Scout
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Gefen Discovery Tool free?
Is IC Scout free?
Do Gefen Discovery Tool or IC Scout have ads?
Which is updated more often, Gefen Discovery Tool or IC Scout?
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