Comparison

SunCMS vs IP Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SunCMS

Features
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SunCMS is an APP used with the SunView platform. Through the mobile phone terminal, it is easy to obtain the device list, face library, face retrieval data, over-temperature alarm, and health archives from the SunView platform. The main functions of SunCMS include: * IPC / NVR / DVR device real-time / playback / alarm information view * Support creation / editing / deletion of Sunview platform face library * Support face retrieval from Sunview platform face capture library * Support to view over temperature alarm data display, including over temperature statistics / over temperature real-time push / over temperature data retrieval * Support to view health archives information display, including recent temperature / body temperature trend / dynamics * If you want to switch, multiple languages are supported. * More features can be found when using.

About

IP Scanner

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
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IP Scanner for iOS scans your local area network to determine the identity of all active machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy, quick and intuitive to use. Key features: * Extremely fast scan results * Customizable results - assign your own names and icons to discovered devices * Save and consult past scans * PING, Wake on LAN and Port Scan tools built right in * Save and import custom device lists, or sync via iCloud * Import/export scan results via email or bonjour * Clean, professional design that is customizable and easy to use The free version has no restrictions at all on functionality and can identify up to 15 devices at a time. * To unlock unlimited devices in a scan, we offer an in-app upgrade to Pro. * For even more features, including realtime push notifications on network changes, a network DVR-style history browser and a true universal app bundle with native, optimized versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch, check out IP Scanner Ultra in the app store https://apple.co/3gz0tu6

Screenshots

SunCMS2 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SunCMS at none against IP Scanner's 2. SunCMS also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SunCMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunCMS ships an update every 3 months, IP Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SunCMS versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunCMSIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (887 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—59.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—887 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Sunell Technology CorporationMatia labs, inc.

Bugs and requests

SunCMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IP Scanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • Ability to print selected fields
  • Include notes in printouts
  • Resizable settings window
  • Option to block or remove devices
  • Improved device identification

In-app purchases

None

SunCMS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time2
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99

Questions

Is SunCMS free?
SunCMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SunCMS or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither SunCMS nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SunCMS or IP Scanner?
SunCMS ships an update every 3 months, and IP Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, SunCMS was updated on September 9, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 22, 2026.

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