Comparison

LANScanner vs HUGE Mobile

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

Head to head
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.

About

HUGE Mobile

Features
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Key Features * Quick Self-RICA & Activation: Verify your identity and activate your SIM or eSIM in minutes. * Full Account Visibility: Track usage, check balances, and manage your account in real-time. * Recharge in Seconds: Top up airtime, buy data, and subscribe to prepaid plans effortlessly. * Multiple SIM Management: Seamlessly manage all your Huge Mobile lines in one place. * No Contracts, No Surprises: Enjoy great value with transparent pricing and flexible mobile deals. Huge makes mobile simple, powerful and affordable. Don’t think big. Think HUGE.

Screenshots

LANScanner3 screens
HUGE Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HUGE Mobile at 13.4 against LANScanner's 27.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LANScanner ships an update monthly, HUGE Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LANScanner versus HUGE Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLANScannerHUGE Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS27.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander DeutschHuge NXTGN pty ltd

In-app purchases

None

LANScanner

No in-app purchases

None

HUGE Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LANScanner free?
LANScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HUGE Mobile free?
HUGE Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LANScanner or HUGE Mobile have ads?
Neither LANScanner nor HUGE Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LANScanner or HUGE Mobile?
LANScanner ships an update monthly, and HUGE Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, LANScanner was updated on October 30, 2026 and HUGE Mobile on October 30, 2026.

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