# i vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against i's 2.8. IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (60% vs 46%). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of i's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

i ships an update every 6 weeks, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-smart-viewer/id399765847/reviews) | **[4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **891** |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GNET SYSTEM CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/399765850) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-smart-viewer/id399765847)

View your DVR system in real-time directly from your iPhone or iPod. Monitor live feeds with options for single or quad screen display, and capture still images directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Real-time DVR access, Live monitoring, 1/4 screen division, Capture still images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for some users
- 👍 Connects quickly on Wi-Fi/4G (historical)
- 👍 Faster after bug fix (historical)
- 👍 Works on iPhone and iPad (historical)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly hangs on connection
- 🐛 Connect failed notice
- 🐛 Settings not saving
- 🐛 Does not work with iOS updates
- 🐛 App freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Connect Failed Notice
- Settings not saving
- Constantly hung on connection screen
- App freezes and timed out when connecting
- App not functioning, stuck on 'connecting'

**Requested features**

- Update app for iOS compatibility
- Add voice feature
- Add audio on the app
- Add more viewing configurations
- Add video recording method


### IP Scanner

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

This app scans your local network to identify all active devices. It offers fast results, customizable device information, and tools like PING and Wake on LAN. Save and manage past scans for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Fast network scanning, Customizable device names and icons, Save and review past scans, PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools, Save and import custom device lists, Import/export scan results

**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 i free?

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

### Is IP Scanner free?

IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, i or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. i averages 2.8 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.

### Do i or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither i nor IP Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or IP Scanner?

i ships an update every 6 weeks, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, i was updated on October 14, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 13, 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.*