Shift8 Scan vs SpyTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shift8 Scan
This utility scans your local wireless network to identify active devices and the common TCP ports they are using. It helps you audit your network for any unauthorized devices by listing all found devices.
- Scans local wireless networks
- Identifies active devices
- Checks common TCP ports (21, 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389)
- Determines network mask
- Displays found devices in a scrollable list
- Aids in network auditing
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The TCP port scanner by www.shift8web.ca will scan your local network if you are attached to a Wireless network connection. The scanner will determine the network mask (all the potential devices that could be on your network) and will methodically scan for active devices that are listening on the most common TCP ports : 21 (ftp), 22 (ssh), 25 (mail), 80 (http), 443 (https) and 3389 (Remote desktop). It will display the found devices in an easy to scroll list for your reference. A very quick way to audit your local area network for rogue devices.
SpyTracker
Optimize your WiFi by finding the best channel and location for your router. Detect all devices connected to your network and identify nearby WiFi signals. Test your phone's ping and troubleshoot network issues for improved performance.
- Scan all connected devices
- Best WiFi channel recommendation
- Copy MAC addresses
- Test phone ping
- Detect nearby WiFi
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Have you also encountered a high Ping when playing games? SpyTracker recommends the best channel and place for your router, get the best out of your WiFi! SpyTracker will helps you test your Ping! SpyTracker gives the most important information about your network, shows all connected devices and any WiFi around you! SpyTracker gives you the most useful optimization information to help decrease interference! Helps to quickly detecting any computer network problems, ip address detection and boosting network performance. Features: - Scan all devices on your network - Best channel recommendation - Copy MAC address - Check your Phone's Ping You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription to get Pro Access. Good to know: The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period depend on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, half-annual or annual) unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Next subscriptions available: • 1-month subscription - Monthly Pro Access – from US$ 8.99 - Price may change depending on your country Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/wifi-assistpop/home Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/wifi-assisttou/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shift8 Scan at 100% against SpyTracker's 19%. Shift8 Scan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). SpyTracker's advantage is ratings volume (808 vs 1). On price, ads 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. SpyTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Shift8 Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shift8 Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpyTracker has 808 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Shift8 Scan's written reviews are positive against 19% of SpyTracker's.
Shift8 Scan ships an update daily, SpyTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shift8 Scan | SpyTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (808 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 19.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 808 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Star Dot Hosting Inc | 晶晶 饶 |
Customer experience
Shift8 Scan
SpyTracker
Bugs and requests
Shift8 Scan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SpyTracker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues
- Tracking failures
- Compatibility problems
Requested features
4 requests- Detailed device information
- Ability to identify device owners
- Improved free version functionality
- Better customer support
In-app purchases
Shift8 Scan
No in-app purchases
SpyTracker
- SpyPoint Premium Week$7.997 Days
- WiFi Assist Premium$8.991 Month
Questions
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