IP Scanner vs Whiskly
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
Whiskly
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**Whiskly — Multi-Timer for the Kitchen** Never lose track of what's on the stove again. Whiskly lets you run multiple timers at once, each with its own name, icon, and color theme — so you always know which timer is for the pasta and which is for the roast. Features: - **Multiple simultaneous timers** — run as many as you need, all at once - **Background-aware** — timers stay accurate when you switch apps or lock your screen - **Swipe to delete** — clean up finished timers with a quick swipe - **Dark mode** — full light and dark mode support that follows your system setting - **iPad optimized** — responsive grid layout that adapts to any screen size and orientation Whether you're cooking a weeknight dinner or managing a full holiday feast, CookingTimer keeps every dish perfectly timed. Upcoming features: - **Custom names & icons** — label each timer and pick from dozens of cooking-themed icons - **Color themes** — assign a unique theme to each timer for instant recognition at a glance - **Haptic & sound alerts** — feel and hear when a timer finishes, even with your phone on silent
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IP Scanner at Free against Whiskly's $0.99. IP Scanner also leads on device support. Whiskly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
IP Scanner is free to download; Whiskly costs $0.99 up front. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whiskly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | IP Scanner | Whiskly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (891 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 891 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | Ari Guðmundsson |
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
Whiskly
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
- IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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- IP Scanner Ultra$39.99
Whiskly
No in-app purchases









