myscan vs ArloLite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
myscan
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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.
ArloLite
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Arlo Lite is a free, open-source iOS client for interacting with large language models. Bring your own API key and talk directly to the provider β no middleman server, no account, no subscription. SUPPORTED PROVIDERS β’ OpenAI β Chat Completions & Responses API β’ Anthropic β Claude via Messages API β’ Local Inference β Ollama, llama.cpp, vLLM, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint KEY FEATURES β’ Real-time streaming with token-by-token display β’ Rich Markdown rendering with syntax-highlighted code blocks β’ Session management β switch models mid-conversation, rename, resume β’ Thinking effort controls β adjust reasoning depth per session β’ Per-turn and per-session cost tracking β’ System prompt library β save and reuse your favorite prompts β’ iCloud backup for chat history (text only, keys never leave your device) PRIVACY BY DESIGN β’ API keys stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain β’ No backend server β all calls go direct to the provider β’ No telemetry, no analytics, no tracking β’ No account or sign-up required β’ Offline read access to past conversations BUILT FOR POWER USERS Arlo Lite is designed for developers and AI enthusiasts who want a clean, fast interface for daily-driving LLM APIs. Light/dark/system appearance, Dynamic Type support, and VoiceOver accessibility built in. 100% open source. MIT licensed. Contributions welcome on GitHub.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ArloLite at 15.1 against myscan's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | myscan | ArloLite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Oussama Elhajoui | Chang KaiChieh |
In-app purchases
myscan
No in-app purchases
ArloLite
No in-app purchases





