Comparison

AWSary 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

AWSary

This app helps cloud professionals and students advance their careers by providing explanations of AWS services, certification guidance, and community updates. It offers tools to learn, grow, and connect within the AWS ecosystem.

Highlights
  • AWS Knowledge Hub
  • Certification Pathways
  • Community Highlights
  • Stay Current
  • Career Growth Planning
Features
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Supercharge your AWS career with AWSary, the all-in-one companion app for cloud professionals, students, and community members. Whether you’re preparing for certifications, staying up to date with the latest AWS news, or connecting with the global AWS community, AWSary gives you the tools to accelerate your cloud journey. Key Features • AWS Knowledge Hub – Explore clear, concise explanations of AWS services, written to help you learn and retain key concepts. • Certification Pathways – Track your learning journey, map out your next certification, and stay motivated with guided paths. • Community Highlights – Discover fresh content from AWS Heroes, Community Builders, User Groups, and Cloud Clubs worldwide. • Stay Current – Get quick updates, tips, and insights to keep your AWS skills sharp. • Career Growth – Use AWSary to plan your next step, find inspiration, and accelerate your progress in the cloud. Designed with modern aesthetics, AWSary feels at home on your iPhone and iPad, blending sleek design with practical features. Whether you’re just starting with AWS or already certified across multiple specialties, AWSary is your trusted companion to learn, grow, and connect in the AWS ecosystem. Privacy policy: https://tig.pt/awsary-privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

IP Scanner

This utility scans your local network to identify all active devices and machines. It offers fast, customizable results with tools like PING and Wake on LAN. A free version identifies up to 15 devices, with an in-app purchase for unlimited scanning.

Highlights
  • Fast network scanning
  • Customizable device names and icons
  • Save and review past scans
  • PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools
  • Import/export scan results
  • iCloud sync for device lists
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

AWSary4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AWSary at 5.0 against IP Scanner's 4.6. IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (896 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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. AWSary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AWSary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 896 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AWSary ships an update every 5 weeks, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AWSary versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAWSaryIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (896 ratings)
Positive reviews—60.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3896 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.026
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiago RodriguesMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

AWSary

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IP Scanner

All ratings896 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative28.5%

Bugs and requests

AWSary

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

2 purchases

AWSary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Anual Premium$8.991 Year
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 AWSary free?
AWSary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AWSary or IP Scanner?
AWSary is rated higher. AWSary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 896 ratings.
Do AWSary or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither AWSary nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AWSary or IP Scanner?
AWSary ships an update every 5 weeks, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, AWSary was updated on November 3, 2026 and IP Scanner on November 11, 2026.

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