Comparison

ipCAM 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

ipCAM

Monitor your network-connected cameras remotely in real-time. View live feeds, communicate via two-way audio, and capture snapshots or recordings. Receive motion detection alerts and control camera rotation for comprehensive surveillance.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Snapshot and recording capabilities
  • PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control
  • SD card recording and playback
  • Motion detection push notifications
Features
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ipTIME ipCAM은 네트워크에 연결된 CAM을 등록하여 인터넷이 연결된 어디서나 실시간 영상을 볼 수 있는 기능을 제공합니다. [지원모델] - ipTIME C300 / C500 [지원 기능] - 실시간 영상 보기 - 양방향 음성 통신 - 스냅샷 및 녹화 - PTZ 컨트롤 (CAM 회전) - SD Card 녹화 및 녹화 파일 보기 - 모션 Push 알람 (인물 형태 감지, 움직임 감지) - 시스템 설정

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

ipCAM4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against ipCAM's 1.0. IP Scanner also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 19%) and ratings volume (891 vs 1). ipCAM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 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 4 one-off in-app purchases. ipCAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of ipCAM's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ipCAM ships an update every 6 weeks, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ipCAM versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteripCAMIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (891 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.0% of reviews60.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEFM NETWORKS CO., LTD.Matia labs, inc.

Customer experience

ipCAM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative47.6%

IP Scanner

All ratings891 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

ipCAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

ipCAM

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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  • IP Scanner Ultra$39.99

Questions

Is ipCAM free?
ipCAM 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, ipCAM or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. ipCAM averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.
Do ipCAM or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither ipCAM nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ipCAM or IP Scanner?
ipCAM ships an update every 6 weeks, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, ipCAM was updated on October 13, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 17, 2026.

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