Comparison

IP Scanner vs Whiskly

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

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

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP Scanner versus Whiskly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ScannerWhiskly
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (891 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings891 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better—
Requires iOS2615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatia 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

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

Whiskly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whiskly free?
Whiskly costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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