# IoT Assistant vs ScanNet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanNet at 79% against IoT Assistant's 20%. ScanNet also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (345 vs 15). IoT Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IoT Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScanNet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanNet has 345 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of IoT Assistant's written reviews are positive against 79% of ScanNet's.

IoT Assistant ships an update every 3 months, ScanNet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IoT Assistant | ScanNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-assistant/id1491361441/reviews) | **[4.7 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannet-network-scanner/id1589765618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **345** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carnegie Mellon University](https://appshunter.io/developer/336857960) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### IoT Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-assistant/id1491361441)

Discover and manage the data collected by Internet of Things devices. Understand who is collecting your information, how it's used, and access privacy controls. Receive customized notifications about data practices.

**Highlights:** Discover IoT data collection, Understand data usage, Access privacy controls, Receive customized notifications, Manage data sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting concept/idea
- ✨ Beautiful/cute/clear interface
- 👍 Useful for privacy
- 🚀 Seems buttery/smooth (recent review)
- 🤩 Great concept/design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Limited/dated/sparse data
- ❌ App doesn't work/crashes/won't load
- ❌ Verification email issues
- ❌ Registration/signup loop/errors
- ❌ No device discovery/scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Web page errors after signup
- App crashes after map loads
- App won't progress past setup screen
- Map loads then crashes
- Different screen pops up and disappears

**Requested features**

- Ability to add device through the app
- Option to opt out of data sharing
- User manual


### ScanNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannet-network-scanner/id1589765618)

Discover all devices connected to your network, whether at home or in a specified IP range. Gain insights into each device and its activity, useful for both casual users and IT professionals. Features include port checking, multiple scan modes, and advanced search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Find all network hosts, Check open ports during scan, Multiple scan modes (ARP, ICMP, UDP, DNS), Advanced host search, Save and open device lists, Includes ping, traceroute, port scanner

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IoT Assistant free?

IoT Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScanNet free?

ScanNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IoT Assistant or ScanNet?

ScanNet is rated higher. IoT Assistant averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ScanNet averages 4.7 from 345 ratings.

### Do IoT Assistant or ScanNet have ads?

ScanNet shows ads; IoT Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, IoT Assistant or ScanNet?

IoT Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and ScanNet every 2 months. Most recently, IoT Assistant was updated on September 28, 2026 and ScanNet on October 11, 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.*