IP Scanner vs SpectrumVoIP Stratus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
SpectrumVoIP Stratus
This app allows users of a specific cloud-based phone service to make and receive calls from their iOS device. It functions as if you are dialing from your desk phone, seamlessly integrating with your existing VoIP account.
- Make and receive calls
- Use as desk phone
- iOS device integration
- Cloud-based VoIP service
- Access local contacts
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Users of SpectrumVoIP’s cloud-based phone service may use this app to make and receive calls from their iOS device as if dialing from their SpectrumVoIP desk phone. Note: This application will only work in conjunction with a Stratus hosted VoIP account provided by SpectrumVoIP. SpectrumVoIP, Inc. does not store personal information. Access to local iPhone contacts are for user convenience only.
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Verdict
IP Scanner and SpectrumVoIP Stratus both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of IP Scanner's written reviews are positive against 18% of SpectrumVoIP Stratus's. IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and device support (6 vs 2). SpectrumVoIP Stratus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 2 one-off in-app purchases. SpectrumVoIP Stratus asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IP Scanner against 4.5 for SpectrumVoIP Stratus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 889 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of IP Scanner's written reviews are positive against 18% of SpectrumVoIP Stratus's.
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, SpectrumVoIP Stratus every 10 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | IP Scanner | SpectrumVoIP Stratus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (889 ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 889 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | SpectrumVoIP |
Customer experience
IP Scanner
SpectrumVoIP Stratus
User reviews
IP Scanner
From 889 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
SpectrumVoIP Stratus
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Perfect
Room to improve
- 🐛 Hangs up
- 🐛 Audio cuts in and out
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Voicemail missing
- 🐛 Constant calls
Bugs and requests
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
SpectrumVoIP Stratus
Reported bugs
3 issues- Saved or recorded calls missing chunks
- Not receiving phone calls
- Forced to turn VPN off
Requested features
2 requests- Add log off or sign out
- Improve call handling
In-app purchases
IP Scanner
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
SpectrumVoIP Stratus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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