# iWepPRO vs IP Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against iWepPRO's 5%. IP Scanner also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.6). iWepPRO's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

IP Scanner is free to download; iWepPRO costs $2.99 up front. iWepPRO sells 10 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.

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of iWepPRO's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

iWepPRO ships an update every 6 weeks, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWepPRO | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iweppro/id578135585/reviews) | **[4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **891** |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PGD Mobile Development S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881849958) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### iWepPRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iweppro/id578135585)

Discover and connect to nearby WiFi networks, share passwords with your community, and manage your network access. This app also helps generate and secure strong passwords for your online accounts.

**Highlights:** Scan nearby WiFi networks, Connect to supported routers, Share WiFi passwords, Generate strong passwords, Collaborative WiFi map, Manage internet access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dictionary 2005 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary 2009 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary 2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary 2013 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online hotspots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack from 2011 to 2015 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack from 2005 to 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works correctly when used properly
- ⚙️ Functional password generation with correct input
- 🎯 Effective for specific router types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes and app closures
- ❌ Does not work with WPA2/WPA3 encryption
- 🚫 Fails to detect or display available WiFi networks
- 🔑 Cannot crack modern encrypted passwords
- ⚠️ Misleading advertising about capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Crashes when selecting WiFi network info
- Crashes when accessing hotspot data
- Registration page fails to load
- Zero WiFi networks detected during scans

**Requested features**

- Clear user guide and tutorial videos
- Support for WPA2/WPA3 encrypted networks
- Ability to copy passwords directly to clipboard
- Disable background app operation and notifications
- Improved app stability and crash prevention


### 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 iWepPRO free?

iWepPRO costs $2.99, 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, iWepPRO or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. iWepPRO averages 1.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.

### Do iWepPRO or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither iWepPRO nor IP Scanner shows ads.

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

iWepPRO ships an update every 6 weeks, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, iWepPRO was updated on October 15, 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.*