# i vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against i's 3.0. IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (894 vs 15). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 61%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 894 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of i's written reviews are positive against 61% of IP Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

i ships an update every 12 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-home/id1585964195/reviews) | **[4.6 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **894** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/960250870) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-home/id1585964195)

Control and monitor smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices with a single application and share access with family members for a convenient smart living experience.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time viewing, Multi-device cloud management, Quick network pairing, Family sharing

**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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra | $39.99 | 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 i free?

i 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, i or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. i averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 894 ratings.

### Do i or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither i nor IP Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or IP Scanner?

i ships an update every 12 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, i was updated on October 5, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 30, 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.*