Comparison

XDiscovery vs IP Explorer

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

Head to head
About

XDiscovery

Features
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XDiscovery finds the devices around your iPhone. The All tab searches Bluetooth and the local network together. Type in the search field to narrow the list. Bluetooth rows show the device name, signal bars, and the reading in dBm. Wi-Fi rows show the device name, its address, and the Bonjour service. The Bluetooth tab lists nearby Bluetooth devices. Named devices and the full count are shown at the top. Unnamed devices can be shown or hidden. Open a device to see a live ten-bar signal meter and the services and values it exposes, including battery level when the device provides it. The Wi-Fi tab browses Bonjour services on the local network. Pick a service type, then a device, to see its address and the details it advertises. Groups keeps the devices you care about. My Devices is ready to use, and you can add more groups. Add a device from its row or from its detail screen. While a saved device is nearby, its row is highlighted. Bluetooth devices in a group show live signal strength. XDiscovery only looks. It does not pair with devices, change their settings, or send commands. Groups stay on this iPhone.

About

IP Explorer

Uncover detailed information about any IP address, including its geographical location on a map. This tool automatically analyzes your current IP and provides insights into ISP, organization, and network details. It's perfect for network enthusiasts, security professionals, and anyone curious about the internet.

Highlights
  • Detailed IP address lookup (IPv4/IPv6)
  • Geographical location on interactive map
  • Automatic current IP detection
  • IP address history management
  • ISP and network insights
  • User-friendly interface with dark mode
Features
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IP Explorer is your go-to tool for uncovering the secrets behind IP addresses. Whether you're a network enthusiast, a security professional, or just curious about the digital world, this app provides you with comprehensive information about any IP address. Key Features: • Lookup detailed information for any IPv4 or IPv6 address • View geographical location on an interactive map • Automatically detect and analyze your current IP address • Store and manage a history of looked-up IP addresses • Get insights on ISP, organization, and network details • User-friendly interface with dark mode support Discover valuable information such as: • Precise location (latitude and longitude) • Country, region, and city • Postal code and timezone • ISP and organization • Hostname (when available) Perfect for: • Network troubleshooting • Enhancing online security awareness • Verifying VPN connections • Educational purposes • Satisfying your curiosity about the internet's infrastructure IP Explorer respects your privacy. All lookups are performed securely, and your search history is stored only on your device. Explore the digital landscape with IP Explorer – your window into the world of IP addresses!

Screenshots

XDiscovery3 screens
IP Explorer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IP Explorer at every 10 months against XDiscovery's every 30 months. XDiscovery's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

XDiscovery ships an update every 30 months, IP Explorer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
XDiscovery versus IP Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXDiscoveryIP Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaehyuk KwonALF STEINBACH

In-app purchases

None

XDiscovery

No in-app purchases

None

IP Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XDiscovery free?
XDiscovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Explorer free?
IP Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XDiscovery or IP Explorer have ads?
Neither XDiscovery nor IP Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XDiscovery or IP Explorer?
XDiscovery ships an update every 30 months, and IP Explorer every 10 months. Most recently, XDiscovery was updated on October 30, 2026 and IP Explorer on October 25, 2026.

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