Comparison

Lenovo Screen Share 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

Lenovo Screen Share

Easily mirror your device's screen to another display by scanning a QR code for network setup. Once connected, enjoy seamless screen sharing functionality.

Highlights
  • QR code network configuration
  • Device screen mirroring
  • Easy setup
  • Wireless sharing
Features
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Scan the QR code for network configuration, and the device can perform the mirror function after networking

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

Lenovo Screen Share4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against Lenovo Screen Share's 0%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (891 vs 2). Lenovo Screen Share's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26). 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. Lenovo Screen Share asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lenovo Screen Share's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lenovo Screen Share versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLenovo Screen ShareIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (891 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2891 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Skyworth Digital Technology Co.,Ltd.Matia labs, inc.

Customer experience

Lenovo Screen Share

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IP Scanner

All ratings891 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

Lenovo Screen Share

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

Lenovo Screen Share

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 Lenovo Screen Share free?
Lenovo Screen Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lenovo Screen Share or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. Lenovo Screen Share averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.
Do Lenovo Screen Share or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither Lenovo Screen Share nor IP Scanner shows ads.

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