Color Alerts vs ScanLan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Alerts
This utility app uses your device's camera to detect specific colors and trigger custom alerts when those colors are visible. It offers adjustable zoom and capture area settings for precise detection without any extra hardware.
- Camera-based color detection
- Customizable alerts for favorite colors
- Adjustable zoom and capture diameter
- Save and manage multiple favorite colors
- No additional equipment required
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Color Alerts makes it easy to receive alerts when your favorite colors are detected. Use the Capture button at the bottom center of the screen to save the color currently visible within the capture area. Once a color is captured, you can choose the alert or vibrate option you would like to hear or feel whenever the camera detects that color. Your saved colors can be viewed and managed by selecting the Saved Colors icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. From there, you can enable or disable individual colors, allowing you to choose exactly which saved colors you want Color Alerts to monitor. For more accurate color detection, Color Alerts provides several ways to fine-tune what the camera is monitoring. Adjust the zoom above the Capture button, change the size of the capture area using the control on the right side of the screen, or use the Custom Controls panel to fine-tune your color selection and detection settings. Once your color and detection settings are configured, simply position your device where you want it to monitor. When one of your enabled colors appears within the capture area, Color Alerts will notify you with your selected alert.
ScanLan
Quickly understand your Wi-Fi network, identify connected devices, and monitor performance. Spot unfamiliar devices, track changes, and export results for detailed analysis. Ideal for home users, travelers, and tech enthusiasts seeking network insight.
- Discover connected devices
- Run network speed tests
- Spot unfamiliar devices
- Track network changes
- View per-device details
- Export scan results
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ScanLan helps you quickly understand what’s on your Wi‑Fi, how your network is performing, and what changed since your last check. Whether you’re at home, in a hotel, or helping family troubleshoot internet issues, ScanLan gives clear, practical visibility in just a few taps. What you can do with ScanLan: - Discover connected devices on your local network - Run a quick network check for latency, download, and upload speed - Spot unfamiliar devices and open services - Compare scans to see what was added, removed, or changed - View per-device details and run deeper checks when needed - Export results (CSV, JSON, TXT) for sharing or record keeping Great for: - Home users who want better Wi‑Fi awareness - Travelers checking unfamiliar networks - Small office users and tech enthusiasts who want more network insight ScanLan is designed to be fast, easy to use, and privacy-conscious, with core scanning built to run on-device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Color Alerts at monthly against ScanLan's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Color Alerts ships an update monthly, ScanLan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Alerts | ScanLan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Furtive Technology | Matthew Meyers |
In-app purchases
Color Alerts
No in-app purchases
ScanLan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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