Comparison

Apple Configurator 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

Apple Configurator

Streamline the onboarding of iOS devices and Macs into your organization's management system. Easily add devices to Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials for automated enrollment. Configure network settings and assign devices to MDM servers.

Highlights
  • Add iOS devices and Macs to organization
  • Automated Device Enrollment setup
  • Provide network configuration
  • Install configuration profiles
  • Scan device setup for enrollment
  • Assign devices to MDM servers
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Apple Configurator for iPhone makes it easy to add any iOS device running iOS 16 or later or any Mac with the T2 Security Chip or Apple silicon running macOS Monterey or later to your organization in Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials so that you can take advantage of Automated Device Enrollment. Once signed into Apple Configurator with your organization Managed Apple ID with the Device Enrollment Manager role, you can provide a network configuration to the device being added by sharing the iPhone’s network configuration or by choosing a configuration profile to install on the device. To add a device to your organization, bring the iPhone running Apple Configurator near an iPhone or iPad showing the Wi-Fi pane in Setup Assistant or near a Mac showing the Country or Region pane in Setup Assistant and scan the image or manually enter the six-digit PIN. After the device is added to the organization, it appears in an ‘Added by Apple Configurator’ MDM server placeholder in Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials; the Administrator or Device Enrollment Manager can then assign it to an MDM server for Automated Device Enrollment. The status button in Apple Configurator provides a report of devices which have already been added to your organization. When a device has been assigned and enrolled in this way, it behaves like any other device enrolled using Automated Device Enrollment, including mandatory supervision and MDM enrollment. The only difference is that the user has a 30-day provisional period to remove the device from the organization, supervision, and MDM.

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

Apple Configurator4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against Apple Configurator's 17%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Apple Configurator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 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 2 one-off in-app purchases. Apple Configurator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 234 and 889 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Apple Configurator's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apple Configurator ships an update every 5 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Apple Configurator versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApple ConfiguratorIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (234 ratings)4.6 (889 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews60.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings234889 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppleMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

Apple Configurator

All ratings234 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative50.4%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative75.4%

IP Scanner

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

User reviews

Apple Configurator

From 234 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Easy to manage ABM
  • 🚀 So easy to add devices
  • 👍 It works

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🤯 Doesn't work on iPads
  • 🤔 Confusing and buggy
  • 🚫 Useless, doesn't connect
  • 💔 Terrible piece of software

IP Scanner

From 889 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Apple Configurator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to sign in
  • Crashes on launch
  • Incompatible with iOS 16+
  • Doesn't detect devices
  • Terms not accepted

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for iPads
  • Option to assign devices to MDM servers
  • Multiple ABM account support

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

Apple Configurator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IP Scanner

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

Questions

Is Apple Configurator free?
Apple Configurator 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, Apple Configurator or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. Apple Configurator averages 2.9 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 889 ratings.
Do Apple Configurator or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither Apple Configurator nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apple Configurator or IP Scanner?
Apple Configurator ships an update every 5 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Apple Configurator was updated on September 24, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 25, 2026.

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