# IP Scanner vs Detect Scanner

The clearest difference is ads: IP Scanner at none against Detect Scanner's shown. IP Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Detect Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Detect Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Scanner | Detect Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (887 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **887** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [Julia Maciejewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818600503) |

## 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


### Detect Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detect-scanner-wifi-bluetooth/id6746808074)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DetectScannerWeekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Detect Scanner: WIFI Bluetooth | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| DetectScannerMonthly | $14.99 | per month |
| DetectScannerMonthlyTrial | $15.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Scanner free?

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

### Is Detect Scanner free?

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

### Do IP Scanner or Detect Scanner have ads?

Detect Scanner shows ads; IP Scanner does not.

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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.*
