TRENDnetVIEW vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TRENDnetVIEW
View live video streams from compatible TRENDnet cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering live feeds, digital zoom, and real-time pan/tilt control for PTZ models. Capture snapshots and listen to audio from cameras with built-in microphones.
- Live video streaming
- Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras
- Thumbnail view of all cameras
- Digital zoom
- Real-time PTZ control
- Snapshot capture
- Audio monitoring
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The TRENDnetVIEW app brings live video from TRENDnet cameras to your mobile device. The app auto-detects TRENDnet cameras on your local network. See a thumbnail of all of your connected cameras, with a large live view of a single camera. Pinch the viewing field to digitally zoom in and out. Pan and tilt PTZ cameras in real time. A convenient snapshot button stores an image to your mobile device. Hear audio from cameras with a built in microphone. NOTE: TRENDnet CLOUD cameras work with TRENDnets’ CloudView app Compatible TRENDnet Cameras: TV-IP110, TV-IP110W, TV-IP110WN TV-IP121W, TV-IP121WN TV-IP252P TV-IP262P, TV-IP262PI TV-IP302PI TV-IP310PI, TV-IP311PI TV-IP312WN TV-IP312PI TV-IP320PI, TV-IP321PI TV-IP322P TV-IP342PI, TV-IP343PI TV-IP410, TV-IP410W, TV-IP410WN TV-IP422, TV-IP422W, TV-IP422WN TV-IP430PI TV-IP450P, TV-IP450PI TV-IP501P, TV-IP501W TV-IP512P TV-IP512WN TV-IP522P TV-IP551W, TV-IP551WI TV-IP562WI TV-IP572P, TV-IP572PI, TV-IP572W, TV-IP572WI TV-IP612P, TV-IP612WN TV-IP651W, TV-IP651WI TV-IP662PI, TV-IP662WI TV-IP672P, TV-IP672PI, TV-IP672W, TV-IP672WI Latest firmware is needed to be compatible with the app, visit http://www.trendnet.com/downloads to check your firmware version is up to date
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 TRENDnetVIEW's 2.9. IP Scanner also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 27%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). TRENDnetVIEW's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 26). On price, ads, 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. TRENDnetVIEW 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 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284 and 891 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of TRENDnetVIEW's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.
TRENDnetVIEW ships an update monthly, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRENDnetVIEW | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (284 ratings) | 4.6 (891 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | 60.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 284 | 891 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 5.1.1 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRENDnet Inc. | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
TRENDnetVIEW
IP Scanner
User reviews
TRENDnetVIEW
From 284 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and direct
- ✨ Works well on LAN
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Freezes and disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- ⚠️ No longer supported or updated
- 🔍 Limited features and functionality
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
TRENDnetVIEW
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on iPhone 6 and newer
- Landscape mode not working properly
- Randomly deletes camera connections
- Fails to connect to cameras over WAN
Requested features
4 requests- Add preset camera positions
- Improve camera controls and settings
- Implement video recording capability
- Allow sorting and organizing of cameras
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
TRENDnetVIEW
- Upgrade to full version$3.99
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
