Vuforia Spatial Toolbox vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vuforia Spatial Toolbox
This application provides a web-based interface for visualizing and interacting with data and logic from physical machines. It uses pre-built elements and spatial programming services to connect the virtual and physical worlds, enabling users to explore IoT, AR, and spatial computing concepts.
- Web-based user interface
- Visualize physical machine data
- Spatial interaction with objects
- Connect virtual and physical worlds
- Build logic flows and processes
- Leverage virtual nodes and programming blocks
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Vuforia Spatial Toolbox application is a single, web-based user interface that enables the visualization of and spatial interaction with data and logic of physical machines and objects. Pre-built elements & spatial programming services facilitate complex hardware programming and control by seamlessly connecting the virtual and the physical worlds. Using the Vuforia Spatial Toolbox application users can: Explore the power of IoT, AR & Spatial Computing Dynamically build logic flows and processes that connect and bridge the programming of complex machines Leverage virtual nodes and programming blocks to build more complex ideas and systems on an as needed basis
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vuforia Spatial Toolbox at none against IP Scanner's 2. Vuforia Spatial Toolbox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (887 vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Vuforia Spatial Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vuforia Spatial Toolbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 887 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vuforia Spatial Toolbox | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.6 (887 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 887 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 359 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PTC Inc. | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
Vuforia Spatial Toolbox
IP Scanner
Bugs and requests
Vuforia Spatial Toolbox
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
Vuforia Spatial Toolbox
No in-app purchases
IP Scanner
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
Questions
Is Vuforia Spatial Toolbox free?
Is IP Scanner free?
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