Comparison

IP Scanner vs NCX Client

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

NCX Client

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Cradlepoint enables you to quickly deploy a secure cloud-managed wireless WAN for your enterprise. You can securely access files and applications at work, at home, or in the cloud. Cradlepoint NetCloud Client for iOS extends Cradlepoint networks to iPhones and iPads, enabling mobile users to securely access files, desktops, and applications from anywhere. This client is part of our NetCloud Exchange solution for securing wireless WANs. Of course, you’ll need a Cradlepoint wireless WAN before you can use this app and NetCloud Exchange to secure it. Get more info here: http://cradlepoint.com/ With Cradlepoint, it’s never been easier or more affordable to deploy and secure a wireless WAN with 5G or 4G/LTE.

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
NCX Client3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NCX Client at none against IP Scanner's 4. NCX Client also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (6 vs 2). 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. NCX Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, NCX Client every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP Scanner versus NCX Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerNCX Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (891 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings891 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS2616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Inc.

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

NCX Client

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

NCX Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NCX Client free?
NCX Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Scanner or NCX Client have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor NCX Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or NCX Client?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and NCX Client every 3 months. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and NCX Client on September 25, 2026.

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