Comparison

LANScanner vs Origin Lens

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

Origin Lens

Verify image authenticity with advanced C2PA metadata analysis and reverse image searches. Detect AI-generated content, trace edit histories, and combat misinformation before sharing visual content.

Highlights
  • C2PA verification
  • AI detection
  • Reverse image search
  • Edit history analysis
  • Privacy-focused local analysis
  • Support for multiple image formats
Features
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Fight misinformation with professional-grade image verification. Origin Lens analyzes C2PA metadata and performs reverse image searches to help you determine if images are authentic, AI-generated, or taken out of context. C2PA VERIFICATION Origin Lens reads cryptographically signed Content Credentials embedded by cameras and AI tools. It detects AI-generated images from Adobe Firefly, Microsoft Designer, and Bing Image Creator. View complete edit history, original creator information, and validated digital signatures to ensure content has not been tampered with. AI DETECTION Multiple detection methods identify AI-generated content from major creation tools. Origin Lens analyzes C2PA metadata, EXIF data and SynthID to reveal which AI tool was used to create an image, giving you confidence in your verification. CONTEXT VERIFICATION Reverse image search across multiple search engines helps you find where images have appeared online. Detect out-of-context or misattributed images and identify viral misinformation. Smart filtering removes irrelevant results so you see only what matters. PRIVACY FIRST Images are analyzed locally on your device. Reverse image search uses external services only when you choose to run it. You can bring your own API keys for enhanced privacy. No data collection or tracking. PROFESSIONAL TOOLS Support for multiple image formats including JPG, PNG, HEIF, AVIF, and WebP. Analyze images from Files, Photos, or by entering a URL. Use the share extension for quick verification from other apps. View comprehensive EXIF metadata and detailed edit history. PERFECT FOR Journalists verifying sources. Researchers fact-checking visual content. Social media users combating fake news. Anyone who wants to verify image authenticity before sharing. HOW IT WORKS Select an image from your gallery, files, or enter a URL. Origin Lens instantly analyzes C2PA metadata and EXIF data. Optionally run reverse image search for additional context. Get clear results showing AI detection status, verification status, and edit history. WHY ORIGIN LENS With the rise of deepfakes and AI-generated content, knowing the origin of media is crucial. Origin Lens empowers you with professional-grade tools to fact-check visual content before sharing it. IMPORTANT NOTE C2PA detection requires images to have embedded Content Credentials. Most current AI tools do not yet support this standard. Screenshots and social media uploads strip metadata. For best results, use original downloaded files. TERMS https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LANScanner3 screens
Origin Lens3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Origin Lens at 100% against LANScanner's 67%. Origin Lens also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 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, Origin Lens every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LANScanner versus Origin Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLANScannerOrigin Lens
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS27.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander DeutschAlexander Loth

Customer experience

LANScanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Origin Lens

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LANScanner

No in-app purchases

None

Origin Lens

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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