# TRENDnetVIEW vs IP Scanner

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRENDnetVIEW | IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243/reviews) | **[4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 284 | **891** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 26 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) |

## What reviewers say

### TRENDnetVIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243)

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.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail view of all cameras, Digital zoom, Real-time PTZ control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and direct
- ✨ Works well on LAN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Freezes and disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- ⚠️ No longer supported or updated
- 🔍 Limited features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 6 and newer
- Landscape mode not working properly
- Randomly deletes camera connections
- Fails to connect to cameras over WAN

**Requested features**

- Add preset camera positions
- Improve camera controls and settings
- Implement video recording capability
- Allow sorting and organizing of cameras


### 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 TRENDnetVIEW free?

TRENDnetVIEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IP Scanner free?

IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TRENDnetVIEW or IP Scanner?

IP Scanner is rated higher. TRENDnetVIEW averages 2.9 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.

### Do TRENDnetVIEW or IP Scanner have ads?

Neither TRENDnetVIEW nor IP Scanner shows ads.

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

TRENDnetVIEW ships an update monthly, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, TRENDnetVIEW was updated on October 9, 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.*