# IP Scanner vs Headframe Pool

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Headframe Pool at 100% against IP Scanner's 60%. Headframe Pool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (893 vs 5) and device support (6 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Headframe Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Headframe Pool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 893 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of IP Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Headframe Pool's.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Scanner | Headframe Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (893 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headframe-pool/id6449488213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **893** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [Headframe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689370662) |

## 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 (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


### Headframe Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headframe-pool/id6449488213)

Monitor and manage your Bitcoin mining operations with a mobile app. Track hashrate, worker performance, and payouts in real-time. Switch between multiple mining pool accounts easily.

**Highlights:** Account management, Real-time hashrate data, Worker performance tracking, Detailed payout reports, Income distribution analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Scanner free?

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

### Is Headframe Pool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or Headframe Pool?

Headframe Pool is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 893 ratings, while Headframe Pool averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do IP Scanner or Headframe Pool have ads?

Neither IP Scanner nor Headframe Pool shows ads.

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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.*