Comparison

Scany vs NetAdmin

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

NetAdmin

This utility automatically scans your local network to discover and monitor connected devices. It provides detailed information on host status, IP allocation, and network history, with reporting and export options.

Highlights
  • Automated network scanning
  • Device discovery and monitoring
  • Host status and ping response charts
  • Network and host reporting (PDF)
  • Export data via CSV
  • Configurable device icons and names
  • SNMP information gathering
Features
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NetAdmin is a complete network administration toolkit for your local network. Scan a subnet, see every device that answers, and drill into each host: reachability, round-trip time, open ports, hostname, MAC and vendor. Everything runs on-device — no accounts, nothing to sign up for. DISCOVER YOUR NETWORK • Fast subnet ping sweep with a live reachable/latency readout • Per-host detail: hostname, MAC address, OUI vendor and country, open ports, IPv6 addresses • Device Identity: on-device brand/model/OS fingerprinting from UPnP/mDNS/hostname/OUI signals • Bonjour / mDNS service discovery across ~40 service types (AirPlay, HomeKit, printers, file sharing, and more) • Bluetooth LE device inventory • Automatic device-type classification and icons • Rename any host, and add notes and tags that survive re-scans • Custom scan port list, and CSV export of hosts, Bonjour and Bluetooth results MONITOR IN REAL TIME • Live ping-reply latency and packet-loss graphs, per host • RTT min / avg / max / current / jitter and loss statistics • Optional automatic re-scan on a schedule you choose • New-device alerts: get notified when a never-before-seen device joins • Scan Diff: compare two scans to see which devices were added, removed, or changed • Digital Presence: person-to-device profiles, who's-home status, and a network event timeline • SNMP Walk over v1, v2c and v3 (USM authentication + privacy, SHA/AES) • Module-grouped MIB tree browser with filter and search • Import your own private MIB files • Live monitoring: pick numeric OIDs (counters, gauges, timeticks) and graph them over time • Save walks and export results as TXT or CSV • Pull the ARP table to auto-fill host MAC addresses TOOLS HUB • Subnet Calculator — netmask, wildcard, network, broadcast and usable host range from any CIDR • DNS Lookup — A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, PTR, NS, SOA, SRV, CAA, SSHFP records and a DNSSEC indicator • DNS Benchmark — ranks public DNS resolvers (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, OpenDNS, AdGuard) by response time • DHCP Discovery — best-effort enumeration of DHCP servers on your LAN • Port Checker — test whether a TCP port is open and read its service banner • HTTP / TLS Inspector — response headers plus certificate common name, issuer, validity and SANs • Speed Test — 10-second parallel measurement per direction with loaded latency (bufferbloat), an animated gauge, selectable servers (Cloudflare or public LibreSpeed), history and a trend chart • Security Audit — on-device network security score (A–F) from risky open LAN ports and a router UPnP/IGD exposure audit • Port Forwards — view, add and remove your router's UPnP port forwards, all on-device • Wake-on-LAN — save named groups of devices and wake them together • Topology Map — a visual map of the devices around your gateway • Wi-Fi Scanner (Mac) — nearby access points via CoreWLAN: SSID, signal, channel, band and security MORE NETWORK TOOLS • Traceroute with per-hop geolocation, on-demand WHOIS, and a full-screen map on iPhone • Ping Test to any host or domain with latency and loss graphs • Network topology and interface details, public IP, Wi-Fi information MADE FOR YOUR DEVICES • Universal three-column layout that adapts from iPhone to iPad to Mac • Save multiple networks and review them offline • iCloud sync keeps your saved SNMP servers and bookmarks in step across your devices • Privacy option to mask the device-specific half of MAC addresses PRIVACY NetAdmin works entirely on your device and over your local network — no analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs. Location is used only to read the current Wi-Fi name (to label saved networks) and, on Mac, to list nearby access points in the Wi-Fi Scanner; Bluetooth and Local Network access are used only to discover the devices you scan.

Screenshots

Scany4 screens
NetAdmin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scany at 86% against NetAdmin's 0%. Scany also leads on price ($5.99 vs $29.99) and rating (4.3 vs 1.0). NetAdmin's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 NetAdmin $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scany holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scany has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Scany's written reviews are positive against 0% of NetAdmin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scany ships an update every 3 months, NetAdmin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scany versus NetAdmin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanyNetAdmin
Price$5.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.3 (185 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings185 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel AhafonauAribada Inc.

Customer experience

Scany

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

NetAdmin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

NetAdmin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scany

No in-app purchases

None

NetAdmin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scany free?
Scany costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetAdmin free?
NetAdmin costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scany or NetAdmin?
Scany is rated higher. Scany averages 4.3 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while NetAdmin averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scany or NetAdmin have ads?
Neither Scany nor NetAdmin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scany or NetAdmin?
Scany ships an update every 3 months, and NetAdmin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scany was updated on October 1, 2026 and NetAdmin on September 14, 2026.

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