Comparison

Panasonic PHS vs Device ID Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Panasonic PHS

Connect to and manage Panasonic Home Safety Products like IP cameras and NVRs. View real-time feeds, control PTZ cameras, manage device settings, and store alarm recordings in the cloud. The app also supports user management and local login.

Highlights

Real-time preview and playback
PTZ camera control
Device settings modification
Cloud event recording storage
User management
Local and cloud login

Features

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Strong tool to connect to your Panasonic Home Safety Products like IP Cameras, NVR and PT Camera. More Functions: Real-time preview (intercom, monitoring, playback, PTZ control, etc.) Modify Device Settings (device name, password management, time setting, etc.) Cloud Events (Alarm recording file storage) Photo Album Local log-in ,register log-in, change Password, forget password Create and Run Presets for PT Camera. User management (modify user password. Delete or log out) About (App version information display)

About

Device ID Scanner

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Device ID Scanner provides the possibility to scan and collect the data matrix codes of the devices, place and organise these devices on a floor plan, creating sites ready to export as tdf or zip files for further usage to assist the panel setup and for user convenience.

Screenshots

Panasonic PHS3 screens

Device ID Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Device ID Scanner at none against Panasonic PHS's shown. Panasonic PHS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic PHS ships an update every 5 days, Device ID Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

Panasonic PHS versus Device ID Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Panasonic PHS	Device ID Scanner
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 5 days — better	Every 2 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	30 MB	43 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Limited	Teletek Group AD

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic PHS

No in-app purchases

None

Device ID Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panasonic PHS free?

Panasonic PHS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Device ID Scanner free?

Device ID Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Panasonic PHS or Device ID Scanner have ads?

Panasonic PHS shows ads; Device ID Scanner does not.

Which is updated more often, Panasonic PHS or Device ID Scanner?

Panasonic PHS ships an update every 5 days, and Device ID Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, Panasonic PHS was updated on August 15, 2026 and Device ID Scanner on September 7, 2026.