# Code&Robots vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code&Robots at none against IP Scanner's 4. Code&Robots also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (891 vs 1) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

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

Code&Robots 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code&Robots | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-and-robots/id1462402633/reviews)** | [4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **891** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chico Charlesworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1047103979) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### Code&Robots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-and-robots/id1462402633)

This open-source application provides designers, developers, and makers with essential screens and components to build custom applications for robotics projects. It aims to inspire and facilitate the creation of robotics-related software.

**Highlights:** Open Source React Native framework, Pre-built screens and components, Designed for robotics projects, Inspires designers and developers, Facilitates app creation for makers

**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 Code&Robots free?

Code&Robots 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, Code&Robots or IP Scanner?

Code&Robots is rated higher. Code&Robots averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.

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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.*