Comparison

IP Scanner vs Pixlumo

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

Pixlumo

Features
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Pixlumo turns your LED matrix display into a live information wall — showing what matters most, always on. Choose from a growing library of Desks: Transit — Live flight boards, London Tube arrivals, National Rail departures, bus stops, and more Sports — Live scores and schedules for Premier League, NFL, NBA, MLB, and more Finance — Stocks, crypto, and forex with live charts and price tickers News — Live headlines from BBC, Sky News, The Guardian, Fox News, and more Clocks — World clocks, timers, and countdowns Quotes — Inspirational quotes and daily verses Science — Space launches, ISS tracker, and more Schedule different Desks for different times of day. Pair your display in seconds with a one-time code. Updates happen automatically over Wi-Fi. Pixlumo is designed for the Pixlumo Pro LED display. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pixlumo.com/terms

Screenshots

IP Scanner4 screens
Pixlumo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixlumo at none against IP Scanner's 4. Pixlumo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is device support (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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. Pixlumo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Pixlumo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IP Scanner versus Pixlumo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerPixlumo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (891 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings891 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS2615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia labs, inc.Ilyas Sakariya Mohamed

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

Pixlumo

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

Pixlumo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixlumo free?
Pixlumo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Scanner or Pixlumo have ads?
Neither IP Scanner nor Pixlumo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Scanner or Pixlumo?
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Pixlumo every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pixlumo on October 7, 2026.

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