# AXIS Installer vs SNIB Scout

The clearest difference is rating: SNIB Scout at 5.0 against AXIS Installer's 1.7. SNIB Scout also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). AXIS Installer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SNIB Scout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. AXIS Installer asks for nothing beyond the download.

SNIB Scout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AXIS Installer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AXIS Installer ships an update monthly, SNIB Scout every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AXIS Installer | SNIB Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-installer/id1671169909/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snib-scout/id6806417220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AXIS Communications AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/362770733) | [James BROWN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806417222) |

## What reviewers say

### AXIS Installer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-installer/id1671169909)

Simplify device installation by finding and configuring network-connected devices. Access user manuals and installation guides directly from your device. Scan product QR codes for quick access to documentation and view live video during setup.

**Highlights:** Find and configure network devices, Access product documentation, View live video during installation, QR code scanning for quick access, Replaces AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SNIB Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snib-scout/id6806417220)

This utility helps authorized security technicians discover and configure Hirsch SNIB network interface boards. It offers free tools for network discovery and setting inspection, with a Pro version adding advanced reporting, batch configuration, and data export.

**Highlights:** SNIB2 and SNIB3 discovery, Network setting inspection, DHCP and static IPv4 planning, Protected backups and verification, Individual or batch commissioning, Text and CSV field reports, Connection diagnostics and guidance

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SNIB Scout Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| SNIB Scout Pro Annual | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AXIS Installer free?

AXIS Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SNIB Scout free?

SNIB Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AXIS Installer or SNIB Scout?

SNIB Scout is rated higher. AXIS Installer averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SNIB Scout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AXIS Installer or SNIB Scout have ads?

Neither AXIS Installer nor SNIB Scout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AXIS Installer or SNIB Scout?

AXIS Installer ships an update monthly, and SNIB Scout every 9 days. Most recently, AXIS Installer was updated on October 21, 2026 and SNIB Scout on October 9, 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.*