# IP Scanner vs Net

The clearest difference is rating: Net at 5.0 against IP Scanner's 4.6. Net also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (887 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Net sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Net holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 887 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Scanner | Net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (887 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-analyzer-network-scanner/id6746715754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **887** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **18.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [Jose Antonio Salinas Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803226958) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Immediate response to issues
- 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
- 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
- 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
- 💰 Expensive for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
- 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification


### Net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-analyzer-network-scanner/id6746715754)

This app scans your Wi-Fi network to identify all connected devices, analyze their security, and detect potential vulnerabilities. It offers advanced scanning modes, AI-powered device identification, and tools for network diagnostics and optimization.

**Highlights:** Advanced network scanning, AI-powered device identification, Security and privacy audit, CVE vulnerability auditing (PRO), Background intruder monitoring, Visual traceroute, DNS benchmark, 3D network topology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mensual (3 días GRATIS) | $3.99 | per month |
| Suscripción Anual | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Vitalicio (3 días GRATIS) | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Scanner free?

IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Net free?

Net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or Net?

Net is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 887 ratings, while Net averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IP Scanner or Net have ads?

Neither IP Scanner nor Net shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or Net?

IP Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Net fortnightly. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and Net on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*