LANScanner vs BetterGecko

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.

BetterGecko is the companion app for GeyserGecko solar geyser controllers — rebuilt from the ground up for a fast, clear, and intuitive experience on iPhone and Mac. DASHBOARD See all your GeyserGecko devices at a glance. The Summary tab shows each unit's current water temperature and live heating state — solar heating, element heating, or idle — updated with a single tap. DEVICE DETAIL Tap any device for a full stats breakdown: • Current temperature and heating state • PV (solar) voltage and MPPT voltage • Time spent on solar, element, and idle — for the last hour, 6 hours, 24 hours, or 7 days • Weekly solar and element usage totals • Estimated weekly savings (ZAR) ENERGY GRAPHS Visualise your solar system's performance over time with interactive charts: • Water temperature with tap-to-inspect callout • PV solar voltage • MPPT utility voltage • Solar active periods • AC element active periods Choose from 1H, 6H, 24H, or 7D time windows. Export any dataset as a CSV file for your own records. DEVICE SETTINGS Adjust your GeyserGecko without hunting through menus: • AC Setpoint — the temperature the element will heat to • PV Setpoint — the higher target the solar panel can push toward • Operating Mode — choose from Off, Solar Only, Solar + Element, or Element Only Settings are loaded directly from the device every time you open the screen, so what you see is always current. MULTIPLE DEVICES Manage more than one GeyserGecko unit from a single app. Switch between devices on the Summary, Graphs, and Settings tabs instantly. REQUIREMENTS Requires an existing GeyserGecko account and a registered GeyserGecko solar geyser controller. BetterGecko is a third-party companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GeyserGecko.