Comparison

PLANET CloudViewer 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

PLANET CloudViewer

Features
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PLANET CloudViewer is an Intelligent App to monitor your network in the Cloud. With PLANET CloudViewer, your network status can be monitored in real time anytime, anywhere via your mobile phone or tablet. User can easily check network status, device information, and port and PoE statuses from the cloud to reduce management costs. Features: ● Intuitive mobile user experience and real-time monitoring with cloud network. ● A quick overview of the network through Managed Device page. ● Monitor details of each switch and router such as port, PoE, VLAN and L2 services. ● Real-time screenshots seen on PLANET ONVIF cameras. Supported Devices: ● Selected switches and routers Note: CloudViewer is used to monitor ONLY selected switches and routers instead of all PLANET devices.

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

PLANET CloudViewer4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLANET CloudViewer at none against IP Scanner's 2. PLANET CloudViewer also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and 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 2 one-off in-app purchases. PLANET CloudViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLANET CloudViewer ships an update every 4 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PLANET CloudViewer versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLANET CloudViewerIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (889 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—889 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.6 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLANET Technology CorpMatia labs, inc.

Bugs and requests

PLANET CloudViewer

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

PLANET CloudViewer

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 PLANET CloudViewer free?
PLANET CloudViewer 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 PLANET CloudViewer or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither PLANET CloudViewer nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLANET CloudViewer or IP Scanner?
PLANET CloudViewer ships an update every 4 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, PLANET CloudViewer was updated on September 13, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 25, 2026.

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