IP Scanner vs iSources
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
iSources
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iSources brings all your favorite news sources together in one beautifully designed app. Whether you follow international headlines, tech blogs, or local news in English & Hebrew. iSources delivers a seamless reading experience tailored to you. **AGGREGATE NEWS FROM ANYWHERE** Add any website or RSS feed to build your personalized news hub. iSources automatically detects the best way to fetch articles—whether through RSS or smart web scraping—so you get content from virtually any source. **BUILT FOR MULTILINGUAL READERS** Full right-to-left support for Hebrew and Arabic content. Text alignment, layouts, and toolbar positions adapt automatically based on article language, ensuring a natural reading experience in any direction. **HOME SCREEN WIDGETS** Stay informed at a glance with configurable widgets. Choose your size, select which sources to display, and tap to jump directly into any article. **READ OFFLINE** Articles are cached automatically so you can read during your commute, on flights, or anywhere without internet access. **POWERFUL ORGANIZATION** • Filter by Unread, Bookmarked, or Today's articles • Search across titles, content, and sources • Exclude unwanted categories per source • Bookmark articles to read later **FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE** • Light, Dark, or Auto theme • Adjustable font sizes (12-28pt) • Configurable article limits per source • Auto-delete old articles to manage storage **CURATED SOURCE LIBRARY** Get started quickly with pre-configured sources across categories: US News, World News, Technology, Business, Sports, and more. Add The Guardian, NY Times, BBC, and other major outlets with one tap. Your news. Your sources. Your rules.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSources at none against IP Scanner's 4. iSources also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is device support (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence and 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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. iSources asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, iSources every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Scanner | iSources |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (890 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 890 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| 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, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | APPLOAD LLC (NJ) |
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
iSources
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
iSources
No in-app purchases









