Comparison

Cisco AP Scanner vs Lightweight WiFi Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Cisco AP Scanner

Features
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This app parses the MAC address and model number from the QR codes shipped on Cisco Catalyst APs. This app processes all data locally to supply an output. Currently, the only two models that will supply a photo are: -C9136I -C9105AXW-B Other models will still output the MAC address, there just won't be a model number readout or a photo. I plan to add more models as the app grows in users and popularity. You can find an email to submit suggestions in the help section of the app! Thanks for checking out my app!

About

Lightweight WiFi Scanner

Quickly discover devices connected to your Wi-Fi network. View IP addresses, hostnames, and network services without payment or sign-up. This app uses standard APIs for fast, lightweight scanning with minimal battery and storage use.

Highlights
  • Discover connected devices
  • View IP addresses and hostnames
  • See advertised network services
  • Fast and lightweight scanning
  • Minimal battery usage
  • Runs entirely on-device
Features
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Lightweight Wi-Fi Scanner helps you quickly and clearly discover devices connected to your current Wi-Fi access point. No payment or sign-up required! The app scans your local network segment to show devices that are reachable from your phone’s active Wi-Fi connection. This works great on traditional home networks. Features: - Discover devices reachable on your current Wi-Fi access point - View IP addresses, hostnames, and advertised network services - Fast, lightweight scanning with minimal battery usage - Uses standard Apple networking APIs, no special permissions required - Minimal storage requirements (less than 3 mb) Runs entirely on-device; no data is sent to external servers Mesh networks: Some mesh Wi-Fi systems isolate clients by access point. In these cases, only devices on the same access point as your iPhone may appear. LW Scanner is intended for use on networks you own or have permission to manage.

Screenshots

Cisco AP Scanner4 screens
Lightweight WiFi Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lightweight WiFi Scanner at 16.6 against Cisco AP Scanner's 26.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cisco AP Scanner versus Lightweight WiFi Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCisco AP ScannerLightweight WiFi Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrady CallahanOwen Gerke

In-app purchases

None

Cisco AP Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Lightweight WiFi Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cisco AP Scanner free?
Cisco AP Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightweight WiFi Scanner free?
Lightweight WiFi Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cisco AP Scanner or Lightweight WiFi Scanner have ads?
Neither Cisco AP Scanner nor Lightweight WiFi Scanner shows ads.

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