MacLookup vs IPinfo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MacLookup
Identify the manufacturer of network devices by entering the first six digits of their MAC address. This utility works offline, with an up-to-date database for accurate tracking of wired and wireless network hardware.
- MAC address lookup
- Identify network device manufacturer
- Offline database
- Track wired and wireless devices
- Updated manufacturer codes
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MacLookup allows you to find the manufacturer or vendor of a computer or network card. Entering the first 6 digits of this unique number (called a MAC address or ethernet address) will allow you to track down devices on your wired or wireless network. The database is stored locally, so no network connection is required to do a lookup. The latest manufacturer codes from the IEEE have been imported, and the app will download updated information on every launch if connected to a network.
IPinfo
Instantly view detailed information about your current network connections, including IP addresses, geolocation, and provider data. Monitor Wi-Fi, VPN, and mobile connections in real-time with automatic updates and access connection history.
- Real-time network monitoring
- Accurate IP geolocation
- Connection history logs
- On-demand IP lookup
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
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Know Your Network. Instantly. See real-time IP and connection details across Wi-Fi, VPN, cellular, and Ethernet. IPinfo gives you detailed information about your current network connections, including geolocation, ASN, IP addresses (IPv4 & IPv6), and provider data, all from your iPhone. Features: Real-Time Network Monitoring Track active connections across all interfaces — Wi-Fi, VPN, cellular, and Ethernet — with automatic updates as you switch networks. Accurate IP Geolocation View precise IP data including country, city, ASN, hostname, and provider info. See your location on an interactive map. Connection History Get automatic logs of all IPs you’ve connected to. Filter by network type and review details anytime. On-Demand IP Lookup Search any IP address to view associated location, network, and ownership data. Widgets for Quick Access Add IPinfo widgets to your Home or Lock Screen to monitor your current IP and network status at a glance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IPinfo at Free against MacLookup's $1.99. IPinfo also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 21%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
IPinfo is free to download; MacLookup costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MacLookup ships an update every 6 months, IPinfo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MacLookup | IPinfo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (156 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 156 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Eppler | IDB LLC |
Customer experience
MacLookup
IPinfo
In-app purchases
MacLookup
No in-app purchases
IPinfo
No in-app purchases
