Comparison

Scany vs Network Radar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scany

Diagnose and resolve network issues with a comprehensive suite of tools. Discover connected devices, analyze network paths, and perform in-depth lookups for IP addresses and domains.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi/LAN and Internet network scanning
  • Device detection with IP, vendor, and country info
  • Ping and traceroute with path visualization
  • Port scanner for TCP/UDP ports
  • Deep WHOIS and DNS lookup tools
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
Features
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Scany is the Swiss army knife of apps for home, office, corporate LAN and Wi-Fi hotspot owners, network administrators, security specialists, developers and everyone who needs to diagnose and resolve network issues and easily do everyday network tasks. Scany finds computers and devices connected to a LAN or Wi-Fi shows their names, addresses and manufacturers, and includes a wide set of network analysis tools, specially crafted to transcend existing analogs, including ping, trace, WHOIS, DNS lookup, port scanner and many more. Built from the ground up for mobile by an experienced network administrator, Scany outmatches other apps in many respects. WI-FI LAN & INTERNET SCANNER · Wi-Fi/LAN and custom/Internet network ranges scanning · detection of all network devices + hidden · IP addresses, vendor names, IP countries info and more · Bonjour, mDNS, Mac OS X and iOS network names · NetBIOS, Samba, LLNMR and Windows PC network names · UPnP and SSDP/DLNA device network names · Unicode and international network names support · device models detection (on OS X and iOS) · shared printers detection (on OS X) · "online", "firewalled" and other host states detection · superfast smart algorithms optimized for huge networks INSTANT LAN/WI-FI BROWSER/LOOKUP · instant detection of all network names on LAN/Wi-Fi · no need for a full deep network scan for a quick LAN overview · instant IP lookup by a LAN hostname (or vice versa) · type in (non-DNS) LAN hostname in almost all built-in tools · works with all supported Mac, PC and device names PING & TRACEROUTE · real-time network path traceroute monitor and ping · network path bottlenecks and packet loss visualization · IPs, hostnames and info for each hop · reverse hostnames, AS numbers and countries info · multi-node and multi-path hops detection PORT SCANNER · superfast detection of predefined and custom ports · open, filtered/firewalled and closed TCP/UDP ports detection · detection of extra services/ports with protocol level probes DEEP WHOIS LOOKUP AND TRACE · WHOIS of any IP, domain or AS number · IPv4 and IPv6 WHOIS support · all top level domains (TLD) support · support for all internationalized domain names (IDN) · support for WHOIS trace across a chain of WHOIS servers · custom servers usage (type "-h host" in query) · custom ports usage (type "-p port" in query) DNS DIG, LOOKUP AND TRACE · support for A, AAAA, ANY, CNAME, PTR, NS, MX, SOA, SRV records · support for "-t type" option or just add record type into query · support for "+trace" and "+all" options typed in query/hostname field · support for custom DNS server and port via "-h host" and "-p port" options · support for DNS queries to local multicast IP addresses (automatically) WAKE ON LAN, WI-FI OR OVER INTERNET · wake on LAN/Wi-Fi or cellular/Internet · detection of router external IP for pre-saved/pre-scanned hosts NETWORK INFORMATION · Wi-Fi IP address and network mask info, SSID, BSSID · cellular and VPN IP addresses and network masks · external router IP address detection · default gateway/router IP address detection · DNS servers detection EXTENSIVE EXPORT, IMPORT AND HISTORY · copy and email all data and history · export and import separate hosts, entire or all groups · export separate lists of Bonjour, PC, UPnP/SSDP or a list of all hostnames · export a list of free IP addresses · export a list of busy IP addresses · export text and .SCANY files via email as attachments · open .SCANY files from email in Scany or Net Status · export as text, .TXT and/or .CSV files via email · choose data fields to export MORE · regular updates and careful support · universal binary for all devices · demo videos on our site: http://j.mp/scany_vids

About

Network Radar

Discover and manage devices on your network with this powerful yet user-friendly IP scanner. Get detailed insights into connected devices, including IP addresses, open ports, and more. Includes built-in network utilities for troubleshooting and analysis.

Highlights
  • Network scanning
  • Device discovery
  • Detailed device information
  • Custom IP range scans
  • Saved scan history
  • Built-in network utilities (Ping, Port Scan, Whois, DNS lookup)
Features
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Whether for troubleshooting, security, or simple curiosity, it’s always helpful to know which devices are connected to your network. Network Radar is a powerful yet easy-to-use network scanning and management tool for iPhone and iPad that gives you detailed insights into all devices on your network. As Network Radar scans, it instantly displays newly discovered devices. For each device, you can view comprehensive information such as IP address, DNS names, mDNS name, open ports, response time, and more. You can also create scans with custom IP ranges. All scans are saved and can be revisited later — even when your device is no longer connected to that network. Take advantage of the built-in network utilities, including Ping, Port Scan, Whois, and DNS lookups (forward and reverse). These tools work not only within your local network but also with external IP addresses and domains. Network Radar is not limited to your local network. Specify custom start and end addresses to scan any reachable segment of any network from your device. With its intuitive user interface, Network Radar is simple to use across all your iOS devices. It’s a modern, efficient app designed for iOS with minimal impact on your network. By the way, Network Radar is also available for macOS — check it out!

Screenshots

Scany4 screens
Network Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scany at $5.99 against Network Radar's $9.99. Scany also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). Network Radar's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Scany costs $5.99 and Network Radar $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 185 and 296 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Scany's written reviews are positive against 71% of Network Radar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scany ships an update every 3 months, Network Radar every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scany versus Network Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanyNetwork Radar
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.3 (185 ratings)4.5 (296 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better71.2% of reviews
Number of ratings185296 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel AhafonauDaniel Witt

Customer experience

Scany

All ratings185 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews396 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.3%

Network Radar

All ratings296 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative22.9%

User reviews

Scany

From 185 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Useful network tools
  • 🔒 Helpful for security and troubleshooting
  • 💡 Comprehensive set of features
  • 👍 Handy for IT professionals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 👀 Confusing or cluttered interface
  • 🔍 Lack of intuitive guidance for non-technical users
  • 🎨 Suboptimal color scheme and contrast
  • 📱 Lack of iPad or landscape support

Network Radar

From 296 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient network scanning
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
  • 💡 Comprehensive device information display
  • 🔍 Detailed MAC addresses and vendor identification
  • ⚙️ Advanced network tools (port scan, ping, WoL)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup or during operation
  • ❌ Fails to scan networks properly on some devices
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding location data requirements
  • 📊 Incomplete device detection in larger networks
  • 💳 Unauthorized charges reported by users

Bugs and requests

Scany

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scan results not persisting after cancellation
  • Connectivity issues on certain networks or iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sort/filter scan results by IP address
  • Option to customize port lists for scanning
  • Support for IPv6 and advanced network discovery
  • Improved device/host name management
  • Landscape mode and iPad-optimized UI

Network Radar

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup with black screen
  • Unable to refresh scan error on iPad
  • Scan function grayed out preventing operation
  • Crashes after completing scan
  • Blank page with horizontal lines display
Show 4 more
  • Incompatibility with iOS 12.0.1 and older versions
  • Fails to detect devices in upper IP ranges
  • List not displaying new scans immediately
  • Cannot delete cancelled scans

Requested features

8 requests
  • Dark mode implementation
  • Device renaming and custom naming functionality
  • IPv6 support
  • Traceroute with world map visualization
  • Bonjour, UPnP, and NetBIOS scanning
Show 3 more
  • More device icons
  • Ethernet connection monitoring
  • Better service grouping and integration

In-app purchases

None

Scany

No in-app purchases

None

Network Radar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scany free?
Scany costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Radar free?
Network Radar costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scany or Network Radar?
Network Radar is rated higher. Scany averages 4.3 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Network Radar averages 4.5 from 296 ratings.
Do Scany or Network Radar have ads?
Neither Scany nor Network Radar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scany or Network Radar?
Scany ships an update every 3 months, and Network Radar every 4 months. Most recently, Scany was updated on October 1, 2026 and Network Radar on September 29, 2026.

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