Comparison

IP Scanner vs IP Tools

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

IP Tools

Access and manage your home WiFi network directly from your smartphone. This app provides essential tools to view network information, change router settings, and enhance your Wi-Fi security.

Highlights
  • View Local, Gateway, and External IP
  • Change Router Password
  • Change WiFi Password
  • Block Unauthorized Users
  • Parental Controls
  • Ping Test
  • Port Scanner
Features
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IP Tools - Router Admin Setup app get information about Local IP, Gateway and External IP. Easily access your router settings and control your wifi network with this App. It’s easy, convenient and versatile tool helping any user to manage their router from their smartphone. What can you do as a router administrator? - Router password change; - Check your default gateway; - Change WiFi password; - Block stranger person; - Parent control. * IP tools & Network Utilities covers following features : - My IP information - Ping Test - Port Scanner - Traceroute - Whois Lookup - Router Admin Setup, Router Setup Page - Get your network information such as SSID, Internal IP address, mac address etc. - Scan port within range of 250 (0-250, 500-750, 1000-1250). - Copy/share all of your network information.

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
IP Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IP Scanner at none against IP Tools's shown. IP Scanner also leads on ratings volume (889 vs 37) and device support (6 vs 3). IP Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 and IP Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 889 ratings behind it against 37, 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 59% of IP Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, IP Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP Scanner versus IP Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerIP Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (889 ratings) — better4.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews — better59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings889 — better37
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS2614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.Monali Paghadal

Customer experience

IP Scanner

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

IP Tools

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative31.8%

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

IP Tools

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
1 purchases

IP Tools

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Tools free?
IP Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or IP Tools?
IP Scanner is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 889 ratings, while IP Tools averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do IP Scanner or IP Tools have ads?
IP Tools shows ads; IP Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or IP Tools?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and IP Tools monthly. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and IP Tools on September 29, 2026.

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