Comparison

ScanLan vs Network Doctor

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

Head to head
About

ScanLan

Quickly understand your Wi-Fi network, identify connected devices, and monitor performance. Spot unfamiliar devices, track changes, and export results for detailed analysis. Ideal for home users, travelers, and tech enthusiasts seeking network insight.

Highlights
  • Discover connected devices
  • Run network speed tests
  • Spot unfamiliar devices
  • Track network changes
  • View per-device details
  • Export scan results
Features
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ScanLan helps you quickly understand what’s on your Wi‑Fi, how your network is performing, and what changed since your last check. Whether you’re at home, in a hotel, or helping family troubleshoot internet issues, ScanLan gives clear, practical visibility in just a few taps. What you can do with ScanLan: - Discover connected devices on your local network - Run a quick network check for latency, download, and upload speed - Spot unfamiliar devices and open services - Compare scans to see what was added, removed, or changed - View per-device details and run deeper checks when needed - Export results (CSV, JSON, TXT) for sharing or record keeping Great for: - Home users who want better Wi‑Fi awareness - Travelers checking unfamiliar networks - Small office users and tech enthusiasts who want more network insight ScanLan is designed to be fast, easy to use, and privacy-conscious, with core scanning built to run on-device.

About

Network Doctor

This app provides a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for iPhone users. It helps you check network status, scan local devices, test internet speed, and perform DNS lookups. Analyze your connection, troubleshoot issues, and export detailed reports.

Highlights
  • Network status dashboard
  • Local network device scanner
  • Internet speed testing
  • DNS lookup and speed test
  • Port scanning
  • Bonjour service discovery
  • Diagnostic report export
Features
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Network Doctor is a clean Wi-Fi and network diagnostics toolbox for iPhone. ▶ Check current network status, local IP, public IP and TCP latency ▶ Scan reachable devices on your local network ▶ Run approximate speed tests for download, upload, latency and jitter ▶ Use DNS lookup, DNS speed test, port scan and Whois / IP info tools ▶ Discover local Bonjour services such as web, printer and media services ▶ Save diagnostic history locally ▶ Export reports as PDF, CSV or text ▶ No account required and no cloud upload Use it to understand your current connection, find reachable devices on your local network, test internet speed, check TCP latency, resolve DNS records, scan common ports, look up IP/domain information, browse Bonjour services, and export local diagnostic reports. Whether your Wi-Fi feels slow, a device is hard to find, DNS is acting strange, or you simply want a quick network check, Network Doctor gives you the essential tools in one simple app. Key Features ◉ Network Health Dashboard View your current connection, internal IP, public IP, DNS status, latency, and latest speed test result. ◉ LAN Scanner Find reachable devices on your local network using TCP connection probes. See detected services such as web, file sharing, and other reachable TCP ports. ◉ Speed Test Measure approximate download speed, upload speed, latency, and jitter using real network data. ◉ TCP Ping / Latency Check connection timing to a host and port. Designed for iOS using TCP connection timing instead of ICMP ping. ◉ DNS Lookup Resolve A, AAAA, MX, TXT, and NS records for domains. ◉ DNS Speed Test Compare DNS-over-HTTPS response timing and see which resolver responds faster. ◉ Port Scan Check common, web, mail, or custom TCP ports for a specific host. ◉ Whois / IP Info Look up domain and IP information for quick network reference. ◉ Bonjour Browser Discover local Bonjour services such as web, printer, media, and file sharing services. ◉ History & Reports Save diagnostic records and export reports as PDF, CSV, or text through the iOS share sheet. ◉ Privacy Friendly Network Doctor does not require an account. Reports are generated locally. LAN scan and Bonjour browsing only start when you choose to run them. The app does not collect MAC addresses or vendor tracking information. Network tests may use network data, and speed tests send random test data only for measurement. Results are approximate and can vary based on your Wi-Fi, router, ISP, endpoint availability, and current network conditions.

Screenshots

ScanLan4 screens
Network Doctor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanLan at Free against Network Doctor's $2.99. Network Doctor's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

ScanLan is free to download; Network Doctor costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScanLan against 5.0 for Network Doctor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanLan ships an update every 4 months, Network Doctor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScanLan versus Network Doctor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanLanNetwork Doctor
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew Meyers华芳 张

Customer experience

ScanLan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Network Doctor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ScanLan

No in-app purchases

None

Network Doctor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanLan free?
ScanLan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Doctor free?
Network Doctor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScanLan or Network Doctor?
ScanLan and Network Doctor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do ScanLan or Network Doctor have ads?
Neither ScanLan nor Network Doctor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanLan or Network Doctor?
ScanLan ships an update every 4 months, and Network Doctor every 4 weeks. Most recently, ScanLan was updated on October 31, 2026 and Network Doctor on November 5, 2026.

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