Comparison

Syver vs LANScanner

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

Head to head
About

Syver

Features
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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

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

Syver4 screens
LANScanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Syver versus LANScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyverLANScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWiktor DrabAlexander Deutsch

In-app purchases

None

Syver

No in-app purchases

None

LANScanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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