Comparison

IP Scanner vs Quant

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Quant

Features
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С помощью Quant вы можете легко добавить номер счетчика и в любой момент просматривать его показания. Приложение позволяет быстро получать актуальную информацию по каждому добавленному счетчику в одном месте. Возможности приложения: добавление счетчиков по номеру; просмотр текущих показаний счетчика; удобный и понятный интерфейс; быстрый доступ к данным без лишних действий. Quant создан для тех, кто ценит простоту, скорость и удобство при работе с показаниями счетчиков.

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
Quant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quant at none against IP Scanner's 4. Quant also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is device support (6 vs 3). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Quant every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP Scanner versus Quant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerQuant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (891 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings891 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS2613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.OSB, OSOO

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

Quant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • 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
None

Quant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quant free?
Quant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Scanner or Quant have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor Quant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or Quant?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Quant every 5 days. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Quant on September 30, 2026.

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