# IP Scanner vs VXT CMS Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against VXT CMS Mobile's 1.0. IP Scanner also leads on ratings volume (891 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). VXT CMS Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. 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.

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, VXT CMS Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Scanner | VXT CMS Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vxt-cms-mobile/id6754026460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **891** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## 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


### VXT CMS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vxt-cms-mobile/id6754026460)

Manage digital signage content and devices remotely. This app allows for easy content publishing and device monitoring from any location. Features include adding screens via QR code and viewing real-time early warning reports.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based digital signage solution, Remote content publishing, Device management, Add screens via QR code, Real-time early warning reports

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Scanner free?

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

### Is VXT CMS Mobile free?

VXT CMS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or VXT CMS Mobile?

IP Scanner is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while VXT CMS Mobile averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IP Scanner or VXT CMS Mobile have ads?

Neither IP Scanner nor VXT CMS Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or VXT CMS Mobile?

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and VXT CMS Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and VXT CMS Mobile on October 14, 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.*