Comparison

myscan vs MaidKit

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

Head to head
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.

About

MaidKit

Features
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MaidKit is a non-intrusive SSH server manager for Linux administrators who want full control without installing agent software on their servers. Everything runs over a standard SSH connection — no daemons, no agents, no added attack surface. Monitor at a glance â€ĸ Dashboard with live status, load, memory, and uptime for every server â€ĸ Real-time charts for CPU, memory, network, and disk activity Work in a real terminal â€ĸ Full SSH terminal with split panes, draggable tabs, and a command palette â€ĸ Two renderers to choose from: fast native VT rendering or classic xterm Manage files like a pro â€ĸ Dual-pane SFTP browser with drag-and-drop transfers â€ĸ Built-in editor for quick remote edits Run your daily operations â€ĸ Processes: inspect and terminate running processes â€ĸ Services: manage systemd units (start, stop, enable, disable) â€ĸ Web servers: configure nginx and Caddy â€ĸ Scheduled tasks: edit crontabs â€ĸ Packages: manage apt, dnf, and more â€ĸ Firewall: manage UFW, firewalld, nftables, and iptables â€ĸ Port forwarding: local and remote tunnels Containers â€ĸ Manage Docker and Podman containers: start, stop, restart, pause, and remove â€ĸ Compose project grouping and image management Projects & snippets â€ĸ Organize compose stacks, web servers, and containers into deployment projects; import and export as TOML â€ĸ Save reusable shell scripts and run them on one or many servers with streaming output Security first â€ĸ AES-GCM 256-bit encrypted credential vault with PBKDF2 key derivation (310,000 iterations) â€ĸ Biometric unlock support â€ĸ Encrypted backup archives Built with a calm, desktop-native interface. Available in English and įŽ€äŊ“中文.

Screenshots

myscan4 screens
MaidKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MaidKit at 17.0 against myscan's 26.5. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference ¡ 5 level
myscan versus MaidKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyscanMaidKit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOussama Elhajouiå›é˜ŗ 蒋

In-app purchases

None

myscan

No in-app purchases

None

MaidKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myscan free?
myscan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MaidKit free?
MaidKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myscan or MaidKit have ads?
Neither myscan nor MaidKit shows ads.

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