Comparison

DocB vs Network Scanner

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

Head to head
About

DocB

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DocB is a native documentation app built for developers who work with APIs. Bring the DocC sources you use into one focused library. Search across them instantly, save important pages for later, and keep reference material close wherever you work. Whether you are looking up an endpoint signature, scanning a framework guide, or researching away from your desk, DocB helps you stop bouncing between browser tabs and start getting answers faster. DocB supports Apple Developer Documentation, custom DocC sites, and popular documentation sources, so you can create a reference library that matches your workflow. Key features: - Read DocC documentation in a native app with fast, distraction-free browsing - Add popular documentation sources or your own DocC website - Search across all connected sources and DocC content - Save bookmarks and bookmark collections for quick follow-up - Sync sources and bookmarks with CloudKit - Continue reading across Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro

About

Network Scanner

Features
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Network Scanner app is a powerful yet intuitive network analysis tool designed to give you full visibility into your local area network. Whether you're a developer, IT professional, or just curious about what’s connected to your Wi-Fi, it helps you quickly identify active devices, scan open ports, and understand the protocols running across your network. With a sleek interface and fast scanning engine, Network Scanner turns complex network diagnostics into a simple, accessible experience. Key Features: β€’ LAN Device Discovery Instantly scan your local network to detect all active IP addresses and connected devices. View device details like hostname, IP, and MAC address where available. β€’ Advanced Port Scanning Identify open ports on any detected device. Choose from quick scans or deep scans depending on your needs. β€’ Protocol Detection Go beyond basic port scanning. Network Scanner intelligently maps open ports to commonly used protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH, and more), helping you understand what services are running. β€’ Real-Time Results, Easy to Use One Tap Scan Get fast, accurate results with live updates as scans progress. β€’ Secure & Private All scans are performed locally on your device. No data is sent to external servers. Please feel free to mail me for any requests, bug reports, feedbacks or just to say hi: gulderengulkara@icloud.com Terms of Use: https://www.dual-messenger.com/termsandconditions.html Privacy Policy: https://www.dual-messenger.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

DocB4 screens
Network Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DocB at 4 against Network Scanner's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DocB versus Network Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocBNetwork Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMCRICH LLCGulderen Gulkara

In-app purchases

None

DocB

No in-app purchases

None

Network Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DocB free?
DocB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Scanner free?
Network Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DocB or Network Scanner have ads?
Neither DocB nor Network Scanner shows ads.

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