Comparison

IP Scanner vs FHCams

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

FHCams

Features
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Watch what matters - live. FHCams is a powerful, no-nonsense camera viewer built for people who want control - not restrictions. Connect to virtually any camera using a direct URL and monitor everything in one clean, fast interface. No lock-in. No forced subscriptions. No ecosystem constraints. If your camera has a stream or snapshot URL, it works with FHCams. All your cameras. One place. FHCams lets you bring together cameras from different brands, locations, and systems into a single, unified view. Whether you’re monitoring your home, office, or multiple properties, everything is organized and instantly accessible. Built for real-world use Most camera apps are bloated or tied to specific hardware. FHCams is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and fast - giving you exactly what you need without unnecessary complexity. Key Features Universal Compatibility Works with IP cameras, RTSP streams, and snapshot URLs - regardless of manufacturer. Live + Snapshot Viewing Monitor real-time feeds or use snapshots for faster load times and reduced bandwidth. Multi-Property Organization Group cameras by location like Home, Office, or Vacation Property. Real-Time Status Indicators Quickly see which cameras are live and active. Performance Controls Adjust refresh intervals and automatically pause background or off-screen cameras to optimize battery and data usage. Simple Camera Management Easily add, edit, rename, group, and remove cameras. Import & Export Quickly migrate or back up your entire camera setup. Privacy First No forced cloud storage. Your camera data stays under your control. Designed for flexibility FHCams is ideal for: Homeowners with mixed camera brands Property managers monitoring multiple locations Small business owners Anyone who wants direct, reliable camera access without subscriptions No lock-in. No noise. Just cameras. FHCams gives you a clean, modern way to monitor what matters - without being tied to a single vendor or ecosystem. Set it up once. Stay connected anytime.

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
FHCams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IP Scanner at Free against FHCams's $1.99. IP Scanner also leads on device support (6 vs 2). FHCams's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). On 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

IP Scanner is free to download; FHCams costs $1.99 up front. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FHCams asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP Scanner versus FHCams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerFHCams
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (893 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings893 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS2617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.FH Development Studio, LLC

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

FHCams

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

FHCams

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FHCams free?
FHCams costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Scanner or FHCams have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor FHCams shows ads.

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