Network Checker vs Simply IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Network Checker
This utility app provides developers with essential network tools. It allows for socket creation, host pinging, SSH access, and network scanning. Test internet speed and discover services on your network.
- TCP/UDP socket creation (client/server)
- Network service discovery
- Public IP address check
- Host pinging
- SSH shell access
- Port scanning
- Internet speed testing
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As a developer, sometimes I need to do something like ping a host, or create a TCP/UDP socket, or open an SSH shell, ... on my iPhone. So I have made an app to do that thing. Also, I want to share it with every developer. Maybe, it will be helpful for your work. [Key features] - Create a TCP/UDP socket for both client or server. - Discovery some services on a network. - Check public IP. - Ping a host. - Open an SSH shell. - Scan ports for a host. - Test internet speed. - Check the information of a host. * Some more features will come in the next version.
Simply IP Scanner
Scan your local network to discover connected devices, their hostnames, and open ports. Includes tools like ping, traceroute, and Whois for detailed network analysis. Offers continuous scanning and detailed host information.
- Scan local network for hosts
- Identify open ports
- Display hostname and NetBIOS name
- Continuous ping test
- Custom port range scanning
- Includes Ping, Traceroute, Whois
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Local network scanner with some extra tools. - scan local network for reachable hosts, open ports and more - shows hostname, netbios name and http server (if available) - sort results by status, address, hostname, etc. - rescan all or single address - continuous ping test and open port scan (well known ports or custom port range) available on IP detail page in app - additional tools (Ping, Traceroute, Whois)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Checker at 100% against Simply IP Scanner's 0%. Network Checker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Network Checker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Network Checker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simply IP Scanner's.
Network Checker ships an update weekly, Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Checker | Simply IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Sang | MapleTech s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Network Checker
Simply IP Scanner
In-app purchases
Network Checker
No in-app purchases
Simply IP Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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