Syver vs LANScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Syver
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Syver enhances everyday browsing on iOS by combining smart automation, privacy-focused tools, and AI-powered summaries — all seamlessly integrated into Safari. Designed for people who read a lot on the web, Syver helps you consume content more comfortably, reduce distractions, and save concise summaries of articles for later. Key Features • Auto Scroll Read hands-free with smooth, gesture-controlled auto-scrolling — perfect for long articles and focused reading. • Content Blocker A native Safari content blocker that reduces ads and trackers, helping pages load faster and stay cleaner. • Cookie Banner Automation Automatically handles common cookie consent banners to minimize browsing interruptions. • AI-Powered Summaries Generate concise summaries of web pages directly from Safari. Syver uses OpenRouter and lets you choose your preferred AI model while using your own API key. • Save & Organize Summaries Store generated summaries in the Syver app, browse them offline, and keep them synchronized across your devices. Customizable & Transparent • Choose your AI model • Full control over preferences • No hidden processing or server-side storage of your content How It Works Syver consists of a Safari Web Extension and a companion iOS app: • The Safari Extension enhances browsing with automation and AI summaries • The iOS app lets you configure settings and manage saved summaries Some features require a short initial setup, including enabling the Safari extension and providing an OpenRouter API key. Privacy First Your data stays yours: • AI requests go directly to OpenRouter using your own API key • Summaries are stored locally and synced via iCloud • Syver does not collect, track, or sell user data Support • Questions or feedback: syver.apps@gmail.com
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.
- One-tap network scanning
- Smart device naming
- MAC address vendor lookup
- Real-time scan results
- Cross-platform compatibility (iOS/macOS)
- Private, on-device scanning
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: LANScanner at 3 against Syver's 1. Syver's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Syver | LANScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wiktor Drab | Alexander Deutsch |
In-app purchases
Syver
No in-app purchases
LANScanner
No in-app purchases
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