IP Scanner vs Watch that date
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
Watch that date
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Watch That Date is a simple countdown app built exclusively for Apple Watch. Keep track of the moments you’re looking forward to most, whether that’s your next holiday, a birthday, an anniversary, a special event or any important date. Designed for quick glances and everyday use, Watch That Date makes it easy to see exactly how long remains until your next big day. FEATURES • Create unlimited countdowns • Add a title and date in seconds • View your upcoming dates sorted by what’s closest • See full days remaining at a glance • Open any countdown for detailed time remaining information • Add countdowns to your watch face using complications • Configure multiple complications for different events • Clean, distraction-free design built for Apple Watch • No account required • No subscription • No advertising Whether you’re counting down to a summer holiday, a wedding, a birthday, retirement, exam results, a new job or simply the weekend, Watch That Date keeps your most important dates close at hand. PRIVACY Watch That Date does not collect personal data. Your countdowns stay on your device. There are no accounts, trackers or third-party advertising networks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watch that date at none against IP Scanner's 4. IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Watch that date asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Watch that date every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Scanner | Watch that date |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (893 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 893 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | MARC STEPHEN WICKENS |
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
Watch that date
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
Watch that date
No in-app purchases









