Comparison

IP Scanner vs KME Smart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

KME Smart

Manage and control your smart home devices remotely. Connect lights, curtains, and TVs, and automate tasks with voice commands. Visualize sensor data and track assets with this comprehensive IoT solution.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Voice control integration
  • Automatic scene setup
  • Real-time notifications
  • IoT app builder platform
  • Asset tracking
Features
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The KME Smart-Life App provides comprehensive solutions for managing and controlling IoT devices. Users can remotely connect and manage various devices such as lights, curtains, and TVs from anywhere in the world. The app offers voice control with Google Home Assistant and Alexa, as well as features for receiving notifications, setting up automatic control scenes, and organizing devices effortlessly. Additionally, KME Smart offers an easy-to-setup server that allows users to control their devices from anywhere using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity. With KME Smart, users can connect hardware devices to the cloud and create user interfaces to visualize sensor data, control electronics, and automate tasks. The app includes features such as remote control, real-time notifications, device access management, voice assistant integration, firmware over-the-air updates, smart alerts, data analytics, and asset tracking functionalities. With its drag-and-drop IoT app builder platform, KME Smart enables users to prototype, deploy, and manage connected electronic devices at any scale. It provides a seamless experience for controlling and monitoring IoT devices, making home automation and smart living easier and more accessible for everyone.

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
KME Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KME Smart at 100% against IP Scanner's 60%. KME Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (887 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KME Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 887 ratings behind it against 4, 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 KME Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, KME Smart every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Scanner versus KME Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerKME Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (887 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings887 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS2615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.adnan elabdullah

Customer experience

IP Scanner

All ratings887 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral11.0%
Negative29.1%

KME Smart

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

KME Smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time2
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
None

KME Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KME Smart free?
KME Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or KME Smart?
KME Smart is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 887 ratings, while KME Smart averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do IP Scanner or KME Smart have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor KME Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or KME Smart?
IP Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and KME Smart every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and KME Smart on September 8, 2026.

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