# Hegel Remote vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is price: IP Scanner at Free against Hegel Remote's $8.99. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (887 vs 9). Hegel Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (74% vs 60%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

IP Scanner is free to download; Hegel Remote costs $8.99 up front. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hegel Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 887 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Hegel Remote'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.

Hegel Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, IP Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hegel Remote | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hegel-remote/id1562489978/reviews) | **[4.6 (887 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **887** |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 35 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thijs Langenhuijsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706786574) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### Hegel Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hegel-remote/id1562489978)

Control your compatible Hegel amplifier remotely over your network. Adjust volume, mute, select inputs, and manage presets with ease. This app provides a convenient way to interact with your audio equipment.

**Highlights:** Network scan for amplifiers, Manual IP input, Eco mode control, Volume and mute control, Input selection and naming, Preset volume settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### IP Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Immediate response to issues
- 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
- 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
- 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
- 💰 Expensive for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
- 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hegel Remote free?

Hegel Remote costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IP Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hegel Remote or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. Hegel Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 887 ratings.

### Do Hegel Remote or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither Hegel Remote nor IP Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hegel Remote or IP Scanner?

Hegel Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and IP Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hegel Remote was updated on September 9, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 22, 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.*