IP Checker vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IP Checker
This utility app displays your current IP address when connected to WiFi. It also includes a temperature converter for Celsius and Fahrenheit, and allows you to email your IP address directly. Save time in crucial network situations with this straightforward tool.
- Display WiFi IP Address
- Temperature Converter (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
- Email IP Address
- Simple and Easy to Use
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Wherever you are, this handy utility will tell you your I.P Address when you are using a WiFi Network. Simple, easy to use, and straight to the point! This application will save you time in those crucial network situations! Further App features; Temperature Converter - Find the difference between Celsius & Fahrenheit instantly with built-in temperature converter. Ability to Email your IP address directly from within the App itself.
IP Scanner
This utility scans your local network to identify all active devices and machines. It offers fast, customizable results with tools like PING and Wake on LAN. A free version identifies up to 15 devices, with an in-app purchase for unlimited scanning.
- Fast network scanning
- Customizable device names and icons
- Save and review past scans
- PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools
- Import/export scan results
- iCloud sync for device lists
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IP Scanner for iOS scans your local area network to determine the identity of all active machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy, quick and intuitive to use. Key features: * Extremely fast scan results * Customizable results - assign your own names and icons to discovered devices * Save and consult past scans * PING, Wake on LAN and Port Scan tools built right in * Save and import custom device lists, or sync via iCloud * Import/export scan results via email or bonjour * Clean, professional design that is customizable and easy to use The free version has no restrictions at all on functionality and can identify up to 15 devices at a time. * To unlock unlimited devices in a scan, we offer an in-app upgrade to Pro. * For even more features, including realtime push notifications on network changes, a network DVR-style history browser and a true universal app bundle with native, optimized versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch, check out IP Scanner Ultra in the app store https://apple.co/3gz0tu6
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 61% against IP Checker's 14%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). IP Checker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. IP Checker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 896 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of IP Checker's written reviews are positive against 61% of IP Scanner's.
IP Checker ships an update every 6 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Checker | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (896 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 60.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 896 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fragranze Apps Limited | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
IP Checker
IP Scanner
Bugs and requests
IP Checker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
IP Scanner
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification
In-app purchases
IP Checker
- Remove Advertisements - Upgrade$1.99
IP Scanner
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
- IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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- IP Scanner Ultra$39.99
