Comparison

Task Hive vs LANScanner

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

Head to head
About

Task Hive

Features
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- DeKeep track of upcoming tasks and deadlines with an intuitive calendar view, so you never miss an important date. - Delegate tasks to specific team members, ensuring clear ownership and accountability. - Stay informed with customizable notifications and reminders for upcoming deadlines and task updates. - Easily create tasks, set deadlines, and add detailed descriptions to ensure everyone is on the same page. - Monitor the progress of your team's tasks in real-time. See what's completed, what's in progress, and what's pending at a glance - Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface that makes task management simple and efficient for everyone on your team.

About

LANScanner

Instantly discover all devices on your local network with a single tap. Identify phones, laptops, TVs, printers, and IoT devices, displaying their IP, hostname, MAC address, and manufacturer. It uses modern discovery protocols to provide friendly names for easy identification.

Highlights
  • One-tap network scanning
  • Smart device naming
  • MAC address vendor lookup
  • Real-time scan results
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS/macOS)
  • Private, on-device scanning
Features
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LAN Scanner helps you instantly discover every device on your local network. With a single tap, it identifies phones, laptops, TVs, printers, NAS, and IoT devices—showing IP, hostname, MAC address, and manufacturer. It uses modern discovery (Bonjour/mDNS, SSDP/UPnP) to surface friendly names so you know exactly what’s online. - One‑Tap Scan: Discovers devices on your current Wi‑Fi or Ethernet network fast. - Smart Names: Uses Bonjour/mDNS and SSDP/UPnP to show human‑readable device names. - Vendor Lookup: Infers manufacturer from MAC addresses for quick identification. - Live Results: See devices appear in real time as the scan progresses. - Cross‑Platform: Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with native SwiftUI. - Lightweight: No accounts, no ads, no clutter—just the info you need. - Live Results: See devices appear in real time as the scan progresses. - Cross‑Platform: Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with native SwiftUI. - Lightweight: No accounts, no ads, no clutter—just the info you need. - Private by Design: All scanning and identification happens entirely on‑device. LAN Scanner never collects, uploads, or shares your network data. - Great For: - Troubleshooting “what’s on my network?” - Finding printers, TVs, and smart home devices - Auditing small office/home networks - Verifying new devices and guests - Notes: Some networks (guest/VLAN/campus) may restrict discovery. Ensure Local Network access is granted for best results. Requirements: Local Network permission. Multicast networking improves Bonjour/SSDP discovery on supported devices.

Screenshots

Task Hive4 screens
LANScanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Task Hive at 13.4 against LANScanner's 26.5. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Task Hive versus LANScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTask HiveLANScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkhdar Enterprises LLCAlexander Deutsch

In-app purchases

None

Task Hive

No in-app purchases

None

LANScanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Task Hive free?
Task Hive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LANScanner free?
LANScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Task Hive or LANScanner have ads?
Neither Task Hive nor LANScanner shows ads.

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