Comparison

IP Scanner vs Hours Logger

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

Hours Logger

Features
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Hours Logger is a simple and intuitive app designed to help you track your work hours efficiently. Set your start and end times, input job titles, descriptions, and calculate your total hours with ease. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, or anyone who needs to keep a detailed log of their time. Stay organised and never miss tracking your valuable hours again!

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
Hours Logger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IP Scanner at Free against Hours Logger's $1.99. IP Scanner also leads on device support (6 vs 1). Hours Logger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26). On update cadence 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

IP Scanner is free to download; Hours Logger costs $1.99 up front. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hours Logger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP Scanner versus Hours Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerHours Logger
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (891 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings891 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS2616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.CHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGE

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

Hours Logger

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

Hours Logger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hours Logger free?
Hours Logger costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Scanner or Hours Logger have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor Hours Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or Hours Logger?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Hours Logger fortnightly. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hours Logger on October 1, 2026.

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