Comparison

IP Scanner vs Network Analyzer

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

Network Analyzer

This advanced network utility helps analyze and troubleshoot WiFi and local networks. It provides detailed network information, scans for connected devices, and offers a suite of tools for performance testing, security checks, and diagnostics.

Highlights
  • WiFi analysis and scanning
  • Device discovery (LAN scanner)
  • Internet and WiFi speed tests
  • Ping and Traceroute tools
  • Port scanner
  • Network security analysis
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Network Analyzer is an advanced network tool designed as WiFi analyzer, WiFi scanner, network scanner, WiFi speed tester, internet speed tester and port scanner to troubleshoot and improve network security, connectivity issues and performances. It also offers a wide range of features to assist in diagnosing the problems within your office and home WiFi/local network, router, Internet connection and even on remote servers. All the Key features include: Network Information: - Current connection with default gateway, HTTP Proxy, Public IP, DNS server(s), ISP name - Provides WiFi information & analysis with network details (SSID, BSSID, vendor, IP address, IPv6 address, subnet mask, broadcast, WiFi security type) - Shows cell/mobile network information (network type, IP Address, IPv6 address, subnet mask) - VPN and HOTSPOT Network Information - Internet Information (AS Number, AS Name, Public Address, Hostname, Time Zone, Location with MAP) - Monitors WiFi, cellular, vpn & hotspot data usage - Network Interface of your device - Real time internet speed meter - Network routing tables Device Discovery (LAN / IP Scanner): - WiFi analyzer and Scanner to detect all online devices connected to the network - Provides IP addresses of all detected devices - Identifies mDNS (Bonjour), netBIOS, LLMNR, UPnP and DNS names where available - Conducts ping tests on discovered devices - Device details (Manage device, Local service discovery and Network details) - WiFi Network details (Access points, Network setup) - Discover online devices in home and office WiFi network Network Tools: Our advanced network tools are used to verify internet performance, improve network security, troubleshoot and monitor network and more - - Internet speed test / WiFi speed test - DNS Speed Test - BLE devices / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Scanner - Ping - Wake on LAN (WOL) - Traceroute (Including Visual Trace) - Find open ports - Router vulnerability - Privacy Analyzer - SSL Certificate Checker - Whois - IP Address Lookup - DNS Lookup (A, AAAA, CAA, MX,NS, TXT more) - MAC Address Lookup (Including MAC address, OUI and Vendor name) Local Service Discovery: - Bonjour services browser - UPnP services and device browser More Features: - Light & Dark Appearance - Full IPv6 Support - Optimized for iPhone & iPad Network Analyzer: WiFi Scanner is an essential net tools and network analyzer for anyone looking forward to managing and troubleshooting their network efficiently. Privacy Policy: https://networkanalyzer.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://networkanalyzer.io/terms-of-service

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
Network Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IP Scanner at fortnightly against Network Analyzer's monthly. IP Scanner also leads on device support (6 vs 3) and ratings volume (891 vs 259). Network Analyzer's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 26). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Network Analyzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IP Scanner against 4.7 for Network Analyzer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 891 and 259 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of IP Scanner's written reviews are positive against 70% of Network Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Network Analyzer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IP Scanner versus Network Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerNetwork Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (891 ratings)4.7 (259 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings891 — better259
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
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 iOS2615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.SETUP TECH

Customer experience

IP Scanner

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

Network Analyzer

All ratings259 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative21.2%

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

Network Analyzer

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
4 purchases

Network Analyzer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or Network Analyzer?
Network Analyzer is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while Network Analyzer averages 4.7 from 259 ratings.
Do IP Scanner or Network Analyzer have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor Network Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or Network Analyzer?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Network Analyzer monthly. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Network Analyzer on October 12, 2026.

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