Comparison

TelinkSigMesh 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

TelinkSigMesh

Features
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1.支持GATT模式添加设备; 2.支持GATT模式升级设备; 3.支持控制单个设备的开关、亮度、色温、RGB、level; 4.支持给设备添加组号、删除组号,并通过组号同时控制多设备的开关、亮度、色温、RGB; 5.支持给设备添加闹钟; 6.支持给设备添加场景; 7.支持给设备添加多个NetKey和appk,并且可以切换不同的Key进行数据发送; 8.支持发送自定义指令; 9.支持通过二维码或者文件分享的方式分享mesh网络数据。 10.支持多网络管理功能。 11.支持 mesh V1.1 的所有功能,主要包含: - enhance provision auth:组网认证增强。 - remote provision:把距离provisioner一跳及多跳的未配网设备都能添加到网络中。 - device firmware update:通过mesh方式对多个节点同时进行固件升级。 - directed forwarding:路由功能。 - certificate-base provisioning:基于证书认证的组网模式。 - private beacons:私有信标。 - subnet bridge:子网桥接。 - Opcodes Aggregator:多个消息组合成一条消息的功能。 - NLC profiles: Network Lighting Control profiles。

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

TelinkSigMesh4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TelinkSigMesh at none against IP Scanner's 2. TelinkSigMesh also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 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. TelinkSigMesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TelinkSigMesh ships an update every 6 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
TelinkSigMesh versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelinkSigMeshIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (887 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews
Number of ratings887 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelink Micro LLCMatia labs, inc.

Bugs and requests

TelinkSigMesh

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

TelinkSigMesh

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 TelinkSigMesh free?
TelinkSigMesh 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 TelinkSigMesh or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither TelinkSigMesh nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TelinkSigMesh or IP Scanner?
TelinkSigMesh ships an update every 6 months, and IP Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, TelinkSigMesh was updated on September 9, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 22, 2026.

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