# NetScan vs Lorne

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lorne at 100% against NetScan's 50%. Lorne also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). NetScan's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lorne sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lorne holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 98 ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of Lorne's.

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, Lorne every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetScan | Lorne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorne-scam-check-and-tech-help/id6762287259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) | [Digital Breeze Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887293559) |

## What reviewers say

### NetScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $17.99 | per year |


### Lorne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorne-scam-check-and-tech-help/id6762287259)

This app offers seniors and older adults straightforward assistance with technology and helps them identify suspicious messages. It provides clear, easy-to-understand answers in plain English for various tech questions and potential scams.

**Highlights:** Tech assistance for phones, computers, and more, Suspicious message and scam identification, Plain English explanations, Voice input and read-aloud responses, Photo and screenshot uploads, Saved conversation history, Community rule explanations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lorne Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lorne Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetScan free?

NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lorne free?

Lorne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NetScan or Lorne?

Lorne is rated higher. NetScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Lorne averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do NetScan or Lorne have ads?

NetScan shows ads; Lorne does not.

### Which is updated more often, NetScan or Lorne?

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lorne every 10 days. Most recently, NetScan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lorne on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*