Comparison

ifconfig Mobile vs myscan

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

Head to head
About

ifconfig Mobile

Instantly view detailed network interface information on your iPhone. See all IP addresses, connection statuses, and more with a modern, developer-friendly interface. Perfect for debugging and understanding your device's network activity.

Highlights
  • View all network interfaces (WiFi, cellular, VPN)
  • See IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
  • Monitor real-time connection status
  • Tap to copy values to clipboard
  • Haptic feedback for actions
  • Pull-to-refresh for updates
Features
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ifconfig Mobile brings the power of the classic Unix command-line tool to your iPhone. Instantly view detailed information about all network interfaces on your device with a beautifully designed, modern interface. KEY FEATURES Complete Network Visibility • View all network interfaces including WiFi, cellular, VPN, and loopback • See IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for every interface • Check netmask and broadcast addresses at a glance • Monitor real-time connection status (UP/DOWN) Developer-Friendly Design • Tap any value to copy to clipboard instantly • Monospaced fonts for easy reading of IP addresses • Haptic feedback experience confirms every action • Pull-to-refresh for instant updates Interface Detection • WiFi interfaces (en0, en1) • Cellular connections (pdp_ip, rmnet) • VPN tunnels (utun, ipsec) • Loopback (lo0) • And more... PERFECT FOR • Developers debugging network issues • IT Professionals managing network configurations • Network Administrators troubleshooting connectivity • Tech Enthusiasts who want to understand their device • Students learning about networking WHY CHOOSE IFCONFIG iOS? Unlike basic IP lookup apps, ifconfig Mobile shows you all network interfaces on your device—not just your primary connection. See exactly what's happening at the network level, just like the terminal command developers know and love. No Terminal Required — Get the same information as the command-line ifconfig tool, presented in a clean, intuitive mobile interface. Privacy Focused — All network detection happens locally on your device. No data is sent to external servers. Download now and take control of your network visibility! Optional ifconfig Mobile Pro: remove banner ads, export interface details as text or JSON, and keep IP history. One-time purchase; core network information remains free.

About

myscan

Features
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myscan is a fast, simple local network scanner for iPhone and iPad. Use it to discover hosts on your network and check common ports with real-time output while scanning. The app is built for practical diagnostics: quick checks, clear results, and an interface that stays responsive during long scans. Key features: Local subnet host scanning Port scanning with live output Open and closed result visibility during scan Progress display and estimated time left Save scan results for later review Configurable scan behavior and range Privacy-first design: No user account required No personal data collection by the developer No tracking No selling or sharing of personal data myscan is intended for legitimate network administration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on networks you own or are authorized to test.

Screenshots

ifconfig Mobile4 screens
myscan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: myscan at none against ifconfig Mobile's shown. ifconfig Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 · 7 level
ifconfig Mobile versus myscan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterifconfig Mobilemyscan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin TangOussama Elhajoui

In-app purchases

None

ifconfig Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

myscan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ifconfig Mobile free?
ifconfig Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myscan free?
myscan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ifconfig Mobile or myscan have ads?
ifconfig Mobile shows ads; myscan does not.

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