IP Scanner vs ZKBio Partner
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
ZKBio Partner
Read full descriptionHide full description
ZKBio Partner is a digital marketing and service tool for ZKTeco partners, providing them with one-stop products, solutions, and case studies. Solved problems such as scattered information sources and lack of marketing materials.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZKBio Partner at none against IP Scanner's 2. ZKBio Partner also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (6 vs 2). On price 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 2 one-off in-app purchases. ZKBio Partner asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, ZKBio Partner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Scanner | ZKBio Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (889 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 889 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | ZKTeco Inc. |
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
ZKBio Partner
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
ZKBio Partner
No in-app purchases
