# PiParent vs Network Scan

The clearest difference is device support: PiParent at 3 against Network Scan's 1. PiParent also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PiParent sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Network Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PiParent ships an update every 9 days, Network Scan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PiParent | Network Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piparent/id6768095482/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ankur Gupta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896538584) | [Earl Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840997870) |

## What reviewers say

### PiParent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piparent/id6768095482)

Manage your Pi-hole server for enhanced network oversight and parental controls. Organize devices into family groups, schedule internet access, and block specific content categories. Offers advanced features and insights with an optional premium upgrade.

**Highlights:** Network oversight, Parental controls, Family group organization, Scheduled internet access, Content category blocking, Pi-hole admin tools, Family insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PiParent+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PiParent+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PiParent+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Network Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scan-wi-fi-and-ssh/id6790997366)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Network Scan Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Network Scan Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Network Scan Pro — Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PiParent free?

PiParent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Network Scan free?

Network Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PiParent or Network Scan have ads?

Neither PiParent nor Network Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PiParent or Network Scan?

PiParent ships an update every 9 days, and Network Scan every 4 days. Most recently, PiParent was updated on October 7, 2026 and Network Scan on October 10, 2026.

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