# ProxyTap vs Advanced IP Scanner

ProxyTap and Advanced IP Scanner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of ProxyTap's written reviews are positive against 0% of Advanced IP Scanner's. ProxyTap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Advanced IP Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProxyTap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Advanced IP Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ProxyTap against 4.6 for Advanced IP Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 34 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of ProxyTap's written reviews are positive against 0% of Advanced IP Scanner's.

ProxyTap ships an update monthly, Advanced IP Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProxyTap | Advanced IP Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxytap/id6667120510/reviews)** | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-ip-scanner/id6759854768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #141 | **#117** |
| Size | 25 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUMMER MINT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762839380) | [Chun Yu Leung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703764941) |

## What reviewers say

### ProxyTap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxytap/id6667120510)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #145 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Streamline your mobile development workflow with this tool that simplifies LAN proxy management. It offers one-click switching between proxy and direct connections, automatic configuration saving, and real-time status monitoring for efficient debugging.

**Highlights:** One-click proxy switching, Automatic configuration saving, Real-time status monitoring, Widget support for quick access, Bulk configuration management, Automatic proxy detection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |


### Advanced IP Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-ip-scanner/id6759854768)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides essential network tools for scanning LANs, viewing IP and Wi-Fi details, and performing ping tests. It's designed for quick network discovery, debugging, and connectivity checks, offering both dark and light themes.

**Highlights:** LAN and custom IP range scanning, Device discovery with ping times, Local and public IP information, Wi-Fi network analysis, Host ping tests, Dark and light themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProxyTap free?

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

### Is Advanced IP Scanner free?

Advanced IP Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProxyTap or Advanced IP Scanner?

ProxyTap is rated higher. ProxyTap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Advanced IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do ProxyTap or Advanced IP Scanner have ads?

Advanced IP Scanner shows ads; ProxyTap does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProxyTap or Advanced IP Scanner?

ProxyTap ships an update monthly, and Advanced IP Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, ProxyTap was updated on September 9, 2026 and Advanced IP Scanner on September 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProxyTap or Advanced IP Scanner?

ProxyTap currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Advanced IP Scanner at #117. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*