MettleCVE vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MettleCVE
Quickly search for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) by ID. Access detailed descriptions, severity information, and direct links to patch references and vendor advisories to aid in cybersecurity remediation.
- CVE ID lookup
- Automatic CVE prefix and dash entry
- Description and severity details
- Patch references and vendor advisories
- Vulnerability Carousel for past flaws
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- Lookup a CVE (Common Vulnerability and Exposure) by its ID (eg, CVE-yyyy-####). - Enter a CVE ID with a number pad. A context sensitive input field automatically enters the required "CVE" prefix and dashes as you type. - View description and severity information. - Quickly access patch references and vendor advisories to support remediation efforts. - Learn about prior cybersecurity flaws with the Vulnerability Carousel. Tap the refresh button to show different CVE descriptions. Tap on a CVE ID in the Carousel to copy it to the CVE lookup field.
IP Scanner
This utility scans your local network to identify all active devices and machines. It offers fast, customizable results with tools like PING and Wake on LAN. A free version identifies up to 15 devices, with an in-app purchase to unlock unlimited devices and more advanced features.
- Fast network scanning
- Customizable device names and icons
- Save and review past scans
- PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan
- Import/export scan results
- iCloud sync for device lists
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MettleCVE at 100% against IP Scanner's 60%. MettleCVE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (896 vs 6) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MettleCVE asks for nothing beyond the download.
MettleCVE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 896 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MettleCVE's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.
MettleCVE ships an update every 2 weeks, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MettleCVE | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.6 (896 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 896 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salvatore Saieva | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
MettleCVE
IP Scanner
Bugs and requests
MettleCVE
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
MettleCVE
No in-app purchases
IP Scanner
- 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
