Comparison

iRotorBalancer vs IP Scanner

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

Head to head
About

iRotorBalancer

This technical tool assists in balancing rotating machinery using single or two-plane methods. It connects to external hardware to measure vibration amplitude and phase, then calculates necessary correction weights and their positions. Reports can be generated and emailed.

Highlights
  • Single-plane balancing (Vector & Four-Runs methods)
  • Two-plane balancing (Influence Coefficients)
  • Real-time waveform and FFT spectrum display
  • Automatic 1X peak amplitude and phase selection
  • Polar plot and weight location graphics
  • Report generation with plots, data, and images
Features
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iRotorBalancer is a technical tool for balancing of rotating machinery in single-plane and two-planes. The iPad application connects to an external hardware to collect the vibration Amplitude and Phase with an accelerometer and Optical Sensor, and calculates the correction balancing weights and its angular positions. NOTE: This app works with an external hardware (contact www.motionics.com for more information) FEATURES: - Single-Plane balancing using the Vector-Method (Amplitude & Phase Measurements) - Single-Plane balancing using the Four-Runs-Method (Amplitude Measurement) - Two-Planes Balancing using the Influence Coefficients Method (Amplitude & Phase Measurements) - Displays Real-Time Waveform signal - Displays Real-Time Spectrum of the Vibration Signal (FFT) - Automatic Select the 1X Peak amplitude and Phase - Polar Plot and Graphic location of the trial and correction weights - Handy calculator to estimate the Trial Weights - Angular mass distribution calculator - Permissible Residual Imbalance determination - Calculate weight removal (drilling) - Generate complete Report with Spectrum, Polar Plots, Balancing Data, Pictures from Camera or Library, Map location, Notes and Signature. - Email pdf report - Accelerometer Calibration Option - Complete help and instruction

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IP Scanner at Free against iRotorBalancer's $799.99. IP Scanner also leads on ratings volume (891 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iRotorBalancer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26). On 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

IP Scanner is free to download; iRotorBalancer costs $799.99 up front. iRotorBalancer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRotorBalancer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRotorBalancer ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iRotorBalancer versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRotorBalancerIP Scanner
Price$799.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (891 ratings)
Positive reviews—60.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

iRotorBalancer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IP Scanner

All ratings891 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

iRotorBalancer

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

2 purchases

iRotorBalancer

One-time2
  • Custom Report Header and Logo$49.99
  • Two-Plane Overhung Rotor Balancing$249.99
4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • 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

Questions

Is iRotorBalancer free?
iRotorBalancer costs $799.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iRotorBalancer or IP Scanner?
iRotorBalancer is rated higher. iRotorBalancer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.
Do iRotorBalancer or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither iRotorBalancer nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRotorBalancer or IP Scanner?
iRotorBalancer ships an update every 2 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, iRotorBalancer was updated on September 29, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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