IP Scanner vs RF Aware
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
RF Aware
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RF Aware is your personal RF signal detection and logging tool, designed to give you insight into the invisible wireless world around you. Whether you want to identify nearby Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, or other RF activity, RF Aware helps you visualize, log, and understand your environment. Designed by MwB Labs: Rick, Wayo, Hugo and Chewbacca.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IP Scanner at Free against RF Aware's $0.99. IP Scanner also leads on device support (6 vs 1). RF Aware's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). On 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
IP Scanner is free to download; RF Aware costs $0.99 up front. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. RF Aware asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | IP Scanner | RF Aware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (889 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 889 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| 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 |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | Allykiro Valdez |
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
RF Aware
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
RF Aware
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IP Scanner free?
Is RF Aware free?
Do IP Scanner or RF Aware have ads?
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