# Network Scanner vs Pixlumo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixlumo at 100% against Network Scanner's 30%. Pixlumo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Network Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Pixlumo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixlumo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Scanner has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Network Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixlumo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Scanner | Pixlumo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-device-finder/id6478161512/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixlumo/id6764882798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697892814) | [Ilyas Sakariya Mohamed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895948388) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-device-finder/id6478161512)

Explore your surroundings with a suite of tools including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanners, a magnetometer, and camera filters. Understand your environment, discover nearby devices, and view the world in new ways.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Device Finder, Magnetometer Sensor, Infrared Camera Filters, Simple & Accessible Interface, Explore Environment, Privacy Control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Camera Scanner - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Camera Scanner - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't provide useful information
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Waste of money
- 🤔 Confusing and limited information

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't show device locations
- Detects smart TVs as suspicious devices

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- Improved device detection and identification


### Pixlumo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixlumo/id6764882798)

Transform your LED matrix display into a dynamic information hub. Access live updates for transit, sports, finance, news, and more. Schedule content for different times and easily pair your display.

**Highlights:** Live flight boards, Sports scores and schedules, Stock and crypto tickers, News headlines, World clocks and timers, Scheduled content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixlumo Complete | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Scanner free?

Network Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixlumo free?

Pixlumo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network Scanner or Pixlumo?

Pixlumo is rated higher. Network Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Pixlumo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Network Scanner or Pixlumo have ads?

Neither Network Scanner nor Pixlumo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Network Scanner or Pixlumo?

Network Scanner ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pixlumo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Network Scanner was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pixlumo on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*