Comparison

ScanNet vs IP Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScanNet

Discover all devices connected to your network, whether at home or in a specified IP range. Gain insights into each device and its activity, useful for both casual users and IT professionals. Features include port checking, multiple scan modes, and advanced search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Find all network hosts
  • Check open ports during scan
  • Multiple scan modes (ARP, ICMP, UDP, DNS)
  • Advanced host search
  • Save and open device lists
  • Includes ping, traceroute, port scanner
Read full description

App will find all hosts in your home network or in selected IP range. It can be used not only to know who are using your WiFi and learn more about every device, but also for solving professional tasks. By installing ScanNet - Network Scanner on your device, you get a handy and easy-to-use network scanner that does not require special knowledge when working in the default mode. Following functions and capabilities of the application will be useful for administrators and IT specialists: 1) The ability to check ports right during the search for hosts. Filtering by open ports allows you to quickly find the server you need on your network. 2) IP scanner supports 4 scan modes - arp read, icmp ping, udp ping, dns request. The ability to manually set a DNS server significantly expands the functionality of scanning private networks. 3) A wide range of settings allows you to manually set both the scanning mode and the used methods of name resolution - currently supported by DNS, mDNS, netbios. 4) Advanced search in the list of found hosts - you can search both by all available information, and by address, name, open ports. 5) Personalization - the ability to change the picture and the hostname displayed in the interface. This function requires binding to the WiFi network name for the best performance. In order for the application to get the network name, access to the location will be requested. 6) The function of saving a list of found devices and opening it for study later. 7) The program includes network utilities familiar to every administrator - ping, tracerout, port scanner. Premium access allows you to access them directly from the device information screen. In the free version, all utilities are available for calling from the application menu.

About

IP Tools

Access and manage your home WiFi network directly from your smartphone. This app provides essential tools to view network information, change router settings, and enhance your Wi-Fi security.

Highlights
  • View Local, Gateway, and External IP
  • Change Router Password
  • Change WiFi Password
  • Block Unauthorized Users
  • Parental Controls
  • Ping Test
  • Port Scanner
Features
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IP Tools - Router Admin Setup app get information about Local IP, Gateway and External IP. Easily access your router settings and control your wifi network with this App. It’s easy, convenient and versatile tool helping any user to manage their router from their smartphone. What can you do as a router administrator? - Router password change; - Check your default gateway; - Change WiFi password; - Block stranger person; - Parent control. * IP tools & Network Utilities covers following features : - My IP information - Ping Test - Port Scanner - Traceroute - Whois Lookup - Router Admin Setup, Router Setup Page - Get your network information such as SSID, Internal IP address, mac address etc. - Scan port within range of 250 (0-250, 500-750, 1000-1250). - Copy/share all of your network information.

Screenshots

ScanNet4 screens
IP Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScanNet at 4.7 against IP Tools's 4.4. ScanNet also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 59%) and ratings volume (345 vs 37). IP Tools's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. ScanNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IP Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanNet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanNet has 345 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of ScanNet's written reviews are positive against 59% of IP Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanNet ships an update every 2 months, IP Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScanNet versus IP Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanNetIP Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (345 ratings) — better4.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings345 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg GutlyanskiyMonali Paghadal

Customer experience

ScanNet

All ratings345 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%

IP Tools

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative31.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanNet

One-time1
  • Premium features$3.99
1 purchases

IP Tools

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is ScanNet free?
ScanNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Tools free?
IP Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScanNet or IP Tools?
ScanNet is rated higher. ScanNet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while IP Tools averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do ScanNet or IP Tools have ads?
Both ScanNet and IP Tools show ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanNet or IP Tools?
ScanNet ships an update every 2 months, and IP Tools monthly. Most recently, ScanNet was updated on October 11, 2026 and IP Tools on October 7, 2026.

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