TRENDnet CloudView vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TRENDnet CloudView
Access live video streams from compatible TRENDnet cloud cameras directly on your mobile device. Connect wirelessly or via 3G for remote viewing anytime, anywhere.
- Live video streaming
- Remote viewing
- Wireless connection
- 3G connection support
- Compatible TRENDnet camera models
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TRENDnet CloudView software allows you to view live video from a TRENDnet cloud camera . View live video through your mobile device via a wireless or 3G connection. Supported TRENDnet Cloud camera models: •TV-IP751WC •TV-IP751WIC •TV-IP851WC •TV-IP851WIC •TV-IP762IC •TV-IP862IC •TV-IP743SIC •TV-IP745SIC Supported Platforms: •support iOS 6.1 or later
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 TRENDnet CloudView's 2.3. IP Scanner also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 28%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). TRENDnet CloudView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26). On price and ads 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 Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TRENDnet CloudView asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of TRENDnet CloudView's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.
TRENDnet CloudView ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRENDnet CloudView | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (46 ratings) | 4.6 (891 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | 60.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 891 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRENDnet Inc. | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
TRENDnet CloudView
IP Scanner
User reviews
TRENDnet CloudView
From 46 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📱 Easy remote camera access from anywhere
- 🖼️ Clear image quality when working
- ⚙️ Simple setup process (when functional)
- 🌙 Good night vision capability
- 💰 Affordable camera hardware
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⌨️ Keyboard input field malfunction during setup
- 🔌 Unreliable cloud connectivity
- 📉 Poor audio quality and static
- ⏱️ Slow connection and high lag
IP Scanner
From 891 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Immediate response to issues
- 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
- 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
- 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
- 💰 Expensive for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
- 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning
Bugs and requests
TRENDnet CloudView
Reported bugs
14 issues- Password change screen keyboard doesn't appear
- Input fields become inactive during initial setup
- App crashes when selecting camera to view
- Cloud service connection failures
- Audio not working on iOS devices
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- App incompatible with iOS 11, 12, 13+ versions
- Five-minute viewing time limit imposed
- PTZ controls reversed for inverted cameras
- Image stretched in landscape mode
- Motion detection sending false alerts
- Settings button non-functional
- App closes when phone locks during monitoring
- Notifications not pushing after iOS updates
- Login credentials not saving between sessions
Requested features
12 requests- Update app for latest iOS compatibility
- Implement preset camera positions
- Add motion detection sensitivity controls
- Enable background operation to prevent auto-lock
- Support multiple camera view on single screen
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- Add video recording capability
- Improve audio quality
- Add ability to reorder cameras via drag-and-drop
- Implement easy motion alert toggle in app
- Fix PTZ control reversal for ceiling-mounted cameras
- Add day/night mode toggle
- Improve password change field functionality
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
TRENDnet CloudView
No in-app purchases
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
Questions
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