Comparison

IP Scanner vs Simply IP Scanner

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

Simply IP Scanner

Scan your local network to discover connected devices, their hostnames, and open ports. Includes tools like ping, traceroute, and Whois for detailed network analysis. Offers continuous scanning and detailed host information.

Highlights
  • Scan local network for hosts
  • Identify open ports
  • Display hostname and NetBIOS name
  • Continuous ping test
  • Custom port range scanning
  • Includes Ping, Traceroute, Whois
Features
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Local network scanner with some extra tools. - scan local network for reachable hosts, open ports and more - shows hostname, netbios name and http server (if available) - sort results by status, address, hostname, etc. - rescan all or single address - continuous ping test and open port scan (well known ports or custom port range) available on IP detail page in app - additional tools (Ping, Traceroute, Whois)

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
Simply IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against Simply IP Scanner's 0%. IP Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (6 vs 3). Simply IP Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On price and update cadence 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. Simply IP Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Scanner versus Simply IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerSimply IP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (891 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings891 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS2615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.MapleTech s.r.o.

Customer experience

IP Scanner

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

Simply IP Scanner

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Simply IP Scanner

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

Simply IP Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply IP Scanner free?
Simply IP Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Scanner or Simply IP Scanner have ads?
Simply IP Scanner shows ads; IP Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or Simply IP Scanner?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Simply IP Scanner on October 4, 2026.

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