Comparison

IP Scanner vs StorSynx

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

StorSynx

This app simplifies smart lock setup for installers, allowing them to quickly connect devices to cloud software. It uses QR code scanning and Bluetooth to retrieve serial numbers, ensuring seamless integration for secure and convenient smart living.

Highlights
  • Smart lock commissioning
  • Cloud software integration
  • QR code scanning
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Manual input options
  • Serial number retrieval
Features
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Introducing Storsynx: a mobile application that enhances the smart lock commissioning process, empowering installers to effortlessly link devices to cloud software. Leveraging intuitive features like QR code scanning, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) functionality, and manual input options, installers can seamlessly retrieve smart lock serial numbers. Upon connection, these devices seamlessly integrate with the cloud, guaranteeing optimal performance. This refined commissioning process not only facilitates efficient utilization for tenants but also ensures secure and convenient living experiences with the full capabilities of smart locks.

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
StorSynx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StorSynx at none against IP Scanner's 4. StorSynx also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (893 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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. StorSynx asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StorSynx 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, StorSynx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Scanner versus StorSynx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerStorSynx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (893 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings893 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS2612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.PTI Security Systems

Customer experience

IP Scanner

All ratings891 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.9%

StorSynx

All ratings2 ratings
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

StorSynx

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

StorSynx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StorSynx free?
StorSynx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or StorSynx?
StorSynx is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 893 ratings, while StorSynx averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IP Scanner or StorSynx have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor StorSynx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or StorSynx?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and StorSynx every 2 months. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 23, 2026 and StorSynx on October 10, 2026.

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