# IP Scanner vs XML Viewer and Editor

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Scanner | XML Viewer and Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-scanner/id6443819966/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-editor/id6761208663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **891** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [Sahana A S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800491118) |

## 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


### XML Viewer and Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-editor/id6761208663)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*