Comparison

Imv. 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

Imv.

Features
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Imv. es una aplicación que le permite administrar el control de existencias e inventario de múltiples tiendas.

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

Imv.2 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Imv. at none against IP Scanner's 4. Imv. also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is device support (6 vs 3). On price and ads 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 4 one-off in-app purchases. Imv. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Imv. ships an update every 4 days, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Imv. versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImv.IP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (891 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalsaMatia labs, inc.

Bugs and requests

Imv.

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

Imv.

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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  • IP Scanner Ultra$39.99

Questions

Is Imv. free?
Imv. 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 Imv. or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither Imv. nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Imv. or IP Scanner?
Imv. ships an update every 4 days, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Imv. was updated on September 20, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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