Comparison

ScanNet vs Simply IP Scanner

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
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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

Simply IP Scanner

Scan your local network to discover connected devices, their hostnames, and open ports. Includes tools like ping, traceroute, and Whois for detailed network analysis. Offers continuous scanning and detailed host information.

Highlights
  • Scan local network for hosts
  • Identify open ports
  • Display hostname and NetBIOS name
  • Continuous ping test
  • Custom port range scanning
  • Includes Ping, Traceroute, Whois
Features
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Local network scanner with some extra tools. - scan local network for reachable hosts, open ports and more - shows hostname, netbios name and http server (if available) - sort results by status, address, hostname, etc. - rescan all or single address - continuous ping test and open port scan (well known ports or custom port range) available on IP detail page in app - additional tools (Ping, Traceroute, Whois)

Screenshots

ScanNet4 screens
Simply IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanNet at 79% against Simply IP Scanner's 0%. ScanNet also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (358 vs 1). Simply IP Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. ScanNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simply IP Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanNet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanNet has 358 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Simply IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanNet ships an update every 2 months, Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ScanNet versus Simply IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanNetSimply IP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (358 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings358 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg GutlyanskiyMapleTech s.r.o.

Customer experience

ScanNet

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

Simply IP Scanner

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanNet

One-time1
  • Premium features$3.99
None

Simply IP Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanNet free?
ScanNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply IP Scanner free?
Simply IP Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScanNet or Simply IP Scanner?
ScanNet is rated higher. ScanNet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while Simply IP Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ScanNet or Simply IP Scanner have ads?
Both ScanNet and Simply IP Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanNet or Simply IP Scanner?
ScanNet ships an update every 2 months, and Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, ScanNet was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simply IP Scanner on October 21, 2026.

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