# AWSary vs IP Scanner

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AWSary | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awsary-cloud-companion/id1634871091/reviews)** | [4.6 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **896** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiago Rodrigues](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634871093) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### AWSary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awsary-cloud-companion/id1634871091)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Anual Premium | $8.99 | per year |


### IP Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*