# IP Scanner vs myLILIN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myLILIN at none against IP Scanner's 2. myLILIN also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (889 vs 1) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. myLILIN asks for nothing beyond the download.

myLILIN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 889 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, myLILIN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Scanner | myLILIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylilin/id6445831243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **889** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [Merit LILIN Ent. Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/608839554) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | 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


### myLILIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylilin/id6445831243)

This mobile application serves as a remote surveillance hub for LILIN devices. It allows users to control cameras, access recorded videos, monitor device status, and receive event alerts without needing a computer. The app features secure, encrypted transmissions and a straightforward setup process.

**Highlights:** Connect to LILIN NVR and IPCAM via P2P, Live camera view with fluent streaming, Playback recorded videos from NVR, Receive push notifications for events, Landscape viewing for maximized image, Event list with filtering for management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Scanner free?

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

### Is myLILIN free?

myLILIN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

myLILIN is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 889 ratings, while myLILIN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IP Scanner or myLILIN have ads?

Neither IP Scanner nor myLILIN shows ads.

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

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and myLILIN every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and myLILIN on August 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.*