Comparison

NetScan vs Simply IP Scanner

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

Head to head
About

NetScan

Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.

Highlights
  • Real-time internet speed monitoring
  • Accurate data usage tracking
  • IP scanner for device detection
  • WiFi analyzer for signal strength
  • Ping tools for latency testing
  • Network scanner for diagnostics
Features
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NetScan is a small, fast, and free network scanner and WiFi analyzer that gives you complete visibility into your internet connection. Monitor your real-time network speed, track data usage, and scan for connected devices—all from a simple and intuitive interface. NetScan also works as an IP scanner, making it easy to identify all devices on your network. Whether you're checking connection quality or monitoring bandwidth, NetScan has you covered. Key Features: -Real-time internet speed monitoring -Built-in Speed Test tool -Accurate data usage tracking -Bandwidth usage alerts -Supports all network types: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi -Network connections monitor -Advanced IP scanner to detect connected devices -WiFi analyzer for signal strength and network info -Network scanner for device discovery and diagnostics -Ping tools for latency testing -DNS resolver and Subnet calculator for advanced users Download NetScan now to analyze, scan, and take control of your network like never before! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simply IP Scanner

Scan your local network to discover connected devices, their hostnames, and open ports. Includes tools like ping, traceroute, and Whois for detailed network analysis. Offers continuous scanning and detailed host information.

Highlights
  • Scan local network for hosts
  • Identify open ports
  • Display hostname and NetBIOS name
  • Continuous ping test
  • Custom port range scanning
  • Includes Ping, Traceroute, Whois
Features
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Local network scanner with some extra tools. - scan local network for reachable hosts, open ports and more - shows hostname, netbios name and http server (if available) - sort results by status, address, hostname, etc. - rescan all or single address - continuous ping test and open port scan (well known ports or custom port range) available on IP detail page in app - additional tools (Ping, Traceroute, Whois)

Screenshots

NetScan4 screens
Simply IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetScan at 50% against Simply IP Scanner's 0%. NetScan also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (98 vs 1). Simply IP Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simply IP Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NetScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simply IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NetScan versus Simply IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetScanSimply IP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (98 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings98 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenol CagirMapleTech s.r.o.

Customer experience

NetScan

All ratings97 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Simply IP Scanner

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
None

Simply IP Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply IP Scanner free?
Simply IP Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetScan or Simply IP Scanner?
NetScan is rated higher. NetScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Simply IP Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NetScan or Simply IP Scanner have ads?
Both NetScan and Simply IP Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, NetScan or Simply IP Scanner?
NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, NetScan was updated on October 27, 2026 and Simply IP Scanner on October 21, 2026.

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