# VitOS Manager vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against VitOS Manager's 1.0. IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (891 vs 1). VitOS Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. 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.

VitOS Manager ships an update every 3 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VitOS Manager | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitos-manager/id1477587434/reviews) | **[4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **891** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [thunderdata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376404099) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### VitOS Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitos-manager/id1477587434)

This utility app helps manage a specialized operating system for audio servers. It allows for device discovery, software installation, network configuration, and music import from storage devices.

**Highlights:** Discover Rhein Z1 devices, Install Roon Server, Configure network settings, Import music from USB, Manage VitOS operating system

**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 VitOS Manager free?

VitOS Manager 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, VitOS Manager or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. VitOS Manager averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.

### Do VitOS Manager or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither VitOS Manager nor IP Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VitOS Manager or IP Scanner?

VitOS Manager ships an update every 3 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, VitOS Manager was updated on October 4, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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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.*