Advanced IP Scanner vs SQLStudio Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Advanced IP Scanner
This app provides essential network tools for scanning LANs, viewing IP and Wi-Fi details, and performing ping tests. It's designed for quick network discovery, debugging, and connectivity checks, offering both dark and light themes.
- LAN and custom IP range scanning
- Device discovery with ping times
- Local and public IP information
- Wi-Fi network analysis
- Host ping tests
- Dark and light themes
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Advanced IP Scanner puts essential network tools in your pocket. Scan your LAN for devices, view detailed IP and Wi‑Fi info, and run ping tests—ideal for developers, admins, and anyone debugging or checking network connectivity. ► IP Scanner • Scan your current subnet or a custom IP range (start and end address). • Discover devices on the network with IP and round‑trip ping time; hostnames shown when available. • See scan progress and cancel anytime; search or filter the device list. • Refresh current network info (local IP, subnet) before scanning. ► IP Info • View local connection details: local IP, gateway, SSID, and related network info. • Fetch public IP and geolocation: ISP, organization, country, region, city, time zone, and more. • See flags like mobile, proxy/VPN, and hosting; refresh local or public info separately. ► Wi‑Fi Analyzer • View your connected Wi‑Fi network details: SSID, BSSID, local IP, gateway, and subnet mask. • Refresh to update connection info. ► Ping • Ping any host (domain or IP) to check reachability and latency. • Set the number of pings (1–100) and see results with round‑trip times in a clear log. ► General • Dark and light theme. • Portrait-oriented layout for one-handed use. • No account required. Free to use, with ads to support development. Built for quick LAN discovery, network debugging, and connectivity checks—handy for home labs, offices, and developers.
SQLStudio Light
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SQLStudio Light brings the tools to administer and develop Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance databases to Mac, iPhone and iPad, with an interface that feels familiar to anyone who uses SQL Server Management Studio. Connect directly to your server on your local network, over a VPN or across the internet: there is nothing to install on the server. QUERY EDITOR • Syntax highlighting and IntelliSense: keywords, tables, columns, procedures and parameters • Run scripts with GO and SQLCMD mode; results to grid, text or file • Estimated and actual execution plans with a graphical viewer, Live Query Statistics and client statistics • Code formatting, syntax checking, more than 300 templates and snippets • Per-window transactions, query options, .sql and .sqlplan files OBJECT EXPLORER • Databases, tables, views, programmability, security, SQL Server Agent, Always On, replication and much more • Complete context menus, filters, search, object details and dependencies • CREATE, ALTER, DROP, SELECT and INSERT scripts, plus the Generate Scripts wizard ADMINISTRATION • More than 130 dialogs and wizards: server and database properties, backup and restore, logins, users and roles, indexes, partitioning, compression, Always On, replication, Database Mail, maintenance plans, the Integration Services catalog, SQL Server Agent jobs • Every dialog can also generate the matching T-SQL script • Table designer, database diagrams, data editing, CSV import REPORTS AND MONITORING • 63 standard server and database reports • Query Store, Activity Monitor, Job Activity Monitor, Always On Dashboard • Log File Viewer, vulnerability assessment, missing indexes, live Extended Events SECURE CONNECTIONS • SQL Server Authentication or a Microsoft Entra access token • Mandatory or strict encryption (TDS 8.0) • Saved connections and registered servers with groups • Passwords are stored only in the device Keychain, protected with Touch ID or Face ID • No account to create, no data sent to third parties FREE AND PROFESSIONAL SQLStudio Light is free: connect to your servers, browse objects, view properties and reports, and run read-only queries (SELECT). SQLStudio Light Professional unlocks every feature that changes or creates something: any statement in the query editor, saving dialogs and wizards, the table designer, data editing, Object Explorer commands and tasks such as backup and restore. Professional is available as a monthly or annual subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.geolox.it/sqlstudio-light/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.geolox.it/sqlstudio-light/privacy.html Need Windows authentication, DacFx (.bacpac/.dacpac) and the complete SSMS toolset? Try SQL Studio, the full free edition that works through the SQL Studio gateway installed on your own server. Available in English and Italian. SQLStudio Light is an independent product by IT Service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft. SQL Server, Azure and SQL Server Management Studio are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SQLStudio Light at none against Advanced IP Scanner's shown. SQLStudio Light also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Advanced IP Scanner's advantage is chart position (#144 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Advanced IP Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQLStudio Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Advanced IP Scanner ships an update monthly, SQLStudio Light every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Advanced IP Scanner | SQLStudio Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #144 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Chun Yu Leung | Dario Bondi |
In-app purchases
Advanced IP Scanner
- Remove Ads$1.99
SQLStudio Light
- Professional Monthly$3.991 Month
- Professional Yearly$44.991 Year
- Professional Lifetime$449.99
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