Passwords Security Generator vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Passwords Security Generator
Easily create strong, random passwords for various online accounts and WiFi networks. Customize length and character types to suit your security needs. Securely manage your credentials with this straightforward utility.
- Generate random passwords
- Customize password length
- Include numbers, uppercase, lowercase
- Create PINs
- Email passwords (full version)
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Ever needed to think of a password? Be it 2 or 34** letters long? Numbers, Uppercase, Lowercase, a combination of both? No problem! Passwords does it all! Perhaps for a WiFi setup, or your favourite website login... Passwords uses a highly complex code processor to generate random passwords, with a multitude of options to customise your results... Need numbers? No problem... Need uppercase? No problem... And much much more! From 2 to 34** characters long, Passwords also allows you to email yourself the password** directly from within the application! Using a fresh, clear, easy to use interface, this app gets straight to the point of what you need to do, and quickly! So, what are you waiting for? It's Passwords time! ** Passwords are limited to 10 characters & email password function is only available in full app available as an instant in-app purchase **
IP Scanner
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.
- 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
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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 rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against Passwords Security Generator's 3.5. IP Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Passwords Security Generator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Passwords Security Generator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IP Scanner sells 2 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 889 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Passwords Security Generator's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.
Passwords Security Generator ships an update every 5 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Passwords Security Generator | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) | 4.6 (889 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 60.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 889 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 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 | 14.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iDevver Apps Limited | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
Passwords Security Generator
IP Scanner
Bugs and requests
Passwords Security Generator
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
Passwords Security Generator
- Passwords Lite - Upgrade$1.99
IP Scanner
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
Questions
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