Comparison

IP Scanner vs Arcolis Remote

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
Read full description

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

Arcolis Remote

Control your lighting setup remotely using your smartphone or tablet. Connect to a compatible DMX controller over WiFi to manage lights and activate scenes. Ideal for home, office, and architectural lighting.

Highlights
  • Remote light control
  • Scene triggering
  • WiFi DMX controller connection
  • Home, office, architectural lighting
  • Smartphone and tablet compatibility
Read full description

The new and improved Arcolis Remote allows you to take control of your lights from your smartphone or tablet. Connect to a compatible DMX controller over WiFi and control your lights or trigger scenes remotely. Arcolis Remote has been designed for all environments including home, office, and architectural lighting. Visit our website at https://www.nicolaudie.com/arcolis for more information on compatible DMX controllers.

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
Arcolis Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arcolis Remote at none against IP Scanner's 4. Arcolis Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (891 vs 1). 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. Arcolis Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcolis Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Arcolis Remote every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Scanner versus Arcolis Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerArcolis Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (891 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings891 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 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 iOS2613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.Nicolaudie

Customer experience

IP Scanner

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

Arcolis Remote

All ratings1 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

Arcolis Remote

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

Arcolis Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcolis Remote free?
Arcolis Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or Arcolis Remote?
Arcolis Remote is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while Arcolis Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IP Scanner or Arcolis Remote have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor Arcolis Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or Arcolis Remote?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Arcolis Remote every 6 months. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Arcolis Remote on September 23, 2026.

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