Comparison

NetGuard by C 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

NetGuard by C

Detect and block threats on your WiFi network to protect your privacy. Analyze your home network for vulnerabilities and identify unknown devices before they connect. Get a full security analysis in seconds.

Highlights
  • Detect WiFi threats
  • Analyze network vulnerabilities
  • Block unknown devices
  • Check internet speed
  • Privacy protection
Features
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Keep vulnerabilities at bay using NetGuard. Covering all possible way of attacking through WiFi, the App allows detecting threats before they harm your privacy. Get full vulnerability analysis of your home network in just few clicks. Block any unknown device automatically even before its joining to your network. Are you interested: - if someone is in your WiFi? - If your network is absolutely secure? - If your internet provider gives you the speed, you’re paying for? - If someone’s stealing your WiFi? In case if “yes”, check it withing 21 second installing our App. And yes, we counted it!:) Support https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iGARBIOXdo4S4V7lUf4SGzAy9kZe1dqa-cvIqA_U6Zc/edit?usp=drivesdk Privacy/Policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V3_DCkWArdOszD_C_onl1zY7Y6VoJqtdQvVKLAwu1Lg/edit?usp=drivesdk Terms of Use https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zUdv2wic_-qsKokSHjigySnqBLHGSfPy-kRhKtHg6g/edit?usp=drivesdk

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

NetGuard by C4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against NetGuard by C's 4.2. IP Scanner also leads on ratings volume (889 vs 5) and device support (6 vs 2). NetGuard by C's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NetGuard by C sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 889 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of NetGuard by C's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetGuard by C ships an update weekly, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NetGuard by C versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetGuard by CIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.6 (889 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5889 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC-Punks FZE LLCMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

NetGuard by C

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

IP Scanner

All ratings889 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative28.9%

Bugs and requests

NetGuard by C

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

2 purchases

NetGuard by C

Subscriptions2
  • NetGuard Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • NetGuard Weekly Subscription$8.997 Days
2 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time2
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99

Questions

Is NetGuard by C free?
NetGuard by C is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetGuard by C or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. NetGuard by C averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 889 ratings.
Do NetGuard by C or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither NetGuard by C nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetGuard by C or IP Scanner?
NetGuard by C ships an update weekly, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, NetGuard by C was updated on September 21, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 25, 2026.

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