# IP Scanner vs Intermatic ABRA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Intermatic ABRA at none against IP Scanner's 4. Intermatic ABRA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (891 vs 1) and device support (6 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Intermatic ABRA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Intermatic ABRA 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Scanner | Intermatic ABRA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intermatic-abra/id6475700790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **891** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [Intermatic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911531287) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Immediate response to issues
- 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
- 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
- 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
- 💰 Expensive for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
- 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification


### Intermatic ABRA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intermatic-abra/id6475700790)

This app allows users to discover, connect, and manage a range of smart home devices. You can organize devices by room, control them remotely, create custom lighting scenes, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation. It also supports scheduling and advanced automation with specific smart switches.

**Highlights:** Discover and connect smart devices, Organize devices by room, Remote device control, Customizable lighting scenes, Voice assistant integration, Scheduling and automation, Surface switch scene calling

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Scanner free?

IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Intermatic ABRA free?

Intermatic ABRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or Intermatic ABRA?

Intermatic ABRA is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while Intermatic ABRA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IP Scanner or Intermatic ABRA have ads?

Neither IP Scanner nor Intermatic ABRA shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*