IP Scanner vs WLAN Pi App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
WLAN Pi App
Control your WLAN Pi device remotely from your smartphone. Manage all its functions and settings with ease. Requires WLAN Pi running OS 3.3.0 or later.
- Connect to WLAN Pi
- Remote control
- Device management
- OS 3.3.0+ compatibility
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Connects to the WLAN Pi running OS 3.3.0 or later. Provides all the controls needed to use your WLAN Pi from your phone. Connect to any WLAN Pi running on your local network Terms of Service: https://www.numerousnetworks.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.numerousnetworks.co.uk/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WLAN Pi App at none against IP Scanner's 4. WLAN Pi App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (896 vs 4) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, 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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. WLAN Pi App asks for nothing beyond the download.
WLAN Pi App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 896 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, WLAN Pi App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Scanner | WLAN Pi App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (896 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 896 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | Numerous Networks Limited |
Customer experience
IP Scanner
WLAN Pi App
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
WLAN Pi App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IP Scanner
- 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
WLAN Pi App
No in-app purchases
