# IP Scanner vs Rvolution Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rvolution Remote at 100% against IP Scanner's 60%. Rvolution Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (891 vs 1) and device support (6 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Rvolution Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rvolution Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of IP Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rvolution Remote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Scanner | Rvolution Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rvolution-remote/id6752796804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **891** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [HD Land](https://appshunter.io/developer/483410321) |

## 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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro) | $19.99 | one-time |
| IP Scanner Ultra | $39.99 | 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


### Rvolution Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rvolution-remote/id6752796804)

Control network-enabled media players directly from your phone using simple IP codes. Adjust playback, volume, and more with a lightweight interface. No extra hardware is needed for this convenient media control solution.

**Highlights:** Control media players via IP, Play, pause, skip functionality, Adjust volume, Lightweight interface, No additional hardware required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Scanner free?

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

### Is Rvolution Remote free?

Rvolution Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or Rvolution Remote?

Rvolution Remote is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while Rvolution Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IP Scanner or Rvolution Remote have ads?

Neither IP Scanner nor Rvolution Remote shows ads.

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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.*