Comparison

IP Scanner vs VSR

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

VSR

Features
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This is an application designed specifically for all users to manage V·SOL router devices.

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
VSR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VSR at none against IP Scanner's 2. VSR also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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 2 one-off in-app purchases. VSR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, VSR monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IP Scanner versus VSR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerVSR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (887 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings887 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS2611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.Guangzhou V-solution Telecommunication Technology Co., Ltd.

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

VSR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time2
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
None

VSR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VSR free?
VSR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Scanner or VSR have ads?
VSR shows ads; IP Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or VSR?
IP Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and VSR monthly. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and VSR on September 18, 2026.

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