IP Scanner vs Temp Contacts
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
Temp Contacts
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Temp Contacts keeps your phone's contact list clean by letting you save numbers that automatically disappear when you no longer need them. SAVE IN SECONDS Add a name, number, and expiry timer — done in 3 taps. No complicated forms, no clutter. AUTO-DELETE ON SCHEDULE Set contacts to expire after 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, or 1 month. When the timer runs out, they're automatically archived. Your contact list stays pristine. SMART CATEGORIES Organize contacts with color-coded labels: Dating, Services, Travel, Events, and Gig Work. Filter and search instantly. NEVER LOSE A CONTACT Expired contacts move to your archive — not deleted forever. Restore any archived contact with a new timer, or save it permanently to your phone. TIMELY REMINDERS Get notified 3 days before a contact expires. Save it, extend it, or let it go — your choice. CALL & MESSAGE TRACKING See how many times you've called or messaged each contact, with a full activity timeline. 100% PRIVATE Everything stays on your device. No cloud sync. No accounts. No tracking. No data ever leaves your phone. PERFECT FOR: • Dating app matches • Delivery drivers & service providers • Airbnb hosts & travel contacts • Event coordinators & one-off meetings • Freelance & gig work clients • Anyone you need temporarily Download Temp Contacts and never clutter your phone again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Temp Contacts at none against IP Scanner's 2. Temp Contacts also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Temp Contacts asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Temp Contacts every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Scanner | Temp Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (889 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 889 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| 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, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | MyVibe Technologies, Inc. |
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
Temp Contacts
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
Temp Contacts
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IP Scanner free?
Is Temp Contacts free?
Do IP Scanner or Temp Contacts have ads?
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or Temp Contacts?
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