Comparison

IP Scanner vs XML Viewer and Editor

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

XML Viewer and Editor

Easily view, edit, and format XML files on your mobile device. Features include a collapsible tree view, syntax highlighting, a built-in editor with real-time validation, XPath search, and XML comparison. Convert between XML and JSON formats.

Highlights
  • Collapsible tree view with color-coded elements
  • Syntax highlighting and auto-indentation
  • Built-in editor with real-time validation
  • XPath search functionality
  • Side-by-side XML comparison (XML Diff)
  • XML to JSON and JSON to XML conversion
  • Pre-built XML templates
Features
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Open any XML file and see it clearly. XML Viewer and Editor helps you view, edit, format, and explore XML data with a clean, easy-to-use interface. Whether you're checking a config file, inspecting API responses, or working with data feeds, this app gives you the tools to understand and modify XML right on your phone. TREE VIEW See your XML as a collapsible tree. Expand and collapse nodes, tap to copy values, and navigate deep structures with breadcrumb navigation. Color-coded elements, attributes, and text for easy reading. SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING View formatted XML with full syntax highlighting. Auto-indentation and line numbers make it easy to read any XML document. BUILT-IN EDITOR Edit XML directly with a full text editor. Real-time validation catches errors as you type. Format or minify with one tap. XPATH SEARCH Search your XML using XPath expressions. Find elements, attributes, and values across complex documents. Results highlighted in the tree view. XML DIFF Compare two XML documents side by side. See additions, deletions, and changes highlighted clearly. Paste, type, or load from file. JSON CONVERTER Convert XML to JSON and JSON to XML with one tap. Copy or share the converted output. FILE SUPPORT Open XML files from Files, email attachments, other apps, or paste from clipboard. Export as XML, share, or copy to clipboard. XML TEMPLATES Start with built-in templates for common XML formats — RSS feeds, SVG, SOAP, Maven POM, web.xml, and more. SNIPPETS Insert common XML structures quickly — declarations, CDATA sections, comments, namespaces, and processing instructions. WORKS WELL FOR • Developers working with XML config files • Students learning XML structure and syntax • QA engineers inspecting API responses • Data analysts exploring XML data feeds • Anyone who needs to view or edit XML on mobile ABOUT THIS APP Supports dark and light themes. Your files stay on your device. No account required. PURCHASES • XMLVEdit Pro — $9.99, one payment • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • One-time purchase — no subscription and no renewals Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/xmlvedit/privacy-policy

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
XML Viewer and Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XML Viewer and Editor at none against IP Scanner's 4. XML Viewer and Editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (891 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model 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. XML Viewer and Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XML Viewer and Editor 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, XML Viewer and Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Scanner versus XML Viewer and Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerXML Viewer and Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (891 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings891 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree 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 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.Sahana A S

Customer experience

IP Scanner

All ratings891 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.9%

XML Viewer and Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

XML Viewer and Editor

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

XML Viewer and Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XML Viewer and Editor free?
XML Viewer and Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Scanner or XML Viewer and Editor?
XML Viewer and Editor is rated higher. IP Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while XML Viewer and Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IP Scanner or XML Viewer and Editor have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor XML Viewer and Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or XML Viewer and Editor?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and XML Viewer and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and XML Viewer and Editor on October 4, 2026.

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