IP Scanner vs Pick Party
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
Pick Party
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Can't decide? Let the party pick! Pick Party turns every "you decide" moment, like who goes first, who does the dishes, or where to eat, into a fun little game everyone actually enjoys. No more arguing, no more "I don't know, you choose." Just tap and let chance do the rest. THREE WAYS TO PICK Spinning Wheel Add your own options and give it a spin. Names, chores, restaurants, dares: whatever you throw in, the wheel decides. Your colorful wheel of fortune for absolutely anything. Finger Picker Everyone holds a finger on the screen, the countdown runs, and one lucky finger is chosen. Pick a single winner, several winners, or split the group into random teams. Pure social magic you can only do on a phone. Dice Roller Roll up to six dice with a single tap. Perfect for board-game night or a quick "roll for it." Instant, satisfying, no setup. WHY PICK PARTY Always fair: every pick is truly random, never rigged. Works fully offline: no account, no sign-up, no internet needed. Bright, playful design that's a joy to use. Sound and haptics you can switch on or off. More ways to pick are on the way. Longest Straw is coming soon. Pick Party is free to play. Prefer no ads? A one-time in-app purchase removes them for good. Download Pick Party and let the party decide!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IP Scanner at none against Pick Party's shown. IP Scanner also leads on device support (6 vs 3). Pick Party's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26). On price and in-app purchases 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 and Pick Party sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IP Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Pick Party daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Scanner | Pick Party |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (891 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 891 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | Jorne Dumon |
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
Pick Party
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
Pick Party
- Ad free experience$0.99
Questions
Is IP Scanner free?
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Do IP Scanner or Pick Party have ads?
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