Comparison

IP Scanner vs LA BT Setup

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

LA BT Setup

Easily set up and manage your Lithe Audio Bluetooth speakers. Control speaker names, PINs, and AUX input volume. Stream music wirelessly from your device or via AUX for a dynamic home audio experience.

Highlights
  • Speaker setup and management
  • PIN code management
  • Rename speakers
  • AUX input volume control
  • Wireless music streaming
  • Connect to Google Home/Alexa
Features
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SIMPLY SET-UP, USE Use the app to setup your Lithe Audio Bluetooth Speakers Add or remove pin, rename your speakers, ability to change volume of AUX input. FREELY ENJOY YOUR MUSIC Listen to music through your speakers freely, whether you are cooking, reading or relaxing in the bath. Make your home a dynamic audio space. Connect to Google Home or Alexa devices. STREAM ANY CONTENT ON YOUR DEVICE OR VIA AUX Wirelessly stream music or videos via your device, via Bluetooth. Access any music services you love. Easily listen to your music or videos, without compromise. Connect Via Aux for hard wired connections… Learn more at www.litheaudio.com

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
LA BT Setup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against LA BT Setup's 20%. IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and device support (6 vs 3). LA BT Setup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, LA BT Setup every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Scanner versus LA BT Setup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerLA BT Setup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (889 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings889 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS2612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.Lithe Audio Ltd

Customer experience

IP Scanner

All ratings889 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative28.9%

LA BT Setup

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

LA BT Setup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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  • IP Scanner Ultra$39.99
None

LA BT Setup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LA BT Setup free?
LA BT Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Scanner or LA BT Setup have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor LA BT Setup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or LA BT Setup?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and LA BT Setup every 5 months. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and LA BT Setup on October 2, 2026.

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