Comparison

Lanparcel vs Links Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Lanparcel

Features
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Lanparcel sends a file from your iPhone or iPad to any nearby device on the same Wi-Fi network. The other device needs only a web browser: no app, no account and no cloud upload. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Choose file and pick a file from the Files picker (On My iPhone, iCloud Drive or any other location you use). 2. Lanparcel starts a temporary web server on your local network and shows a QR code together with the local address, for example http://192.168.1.20:52814/Notes.pdf. 3. On the other device, such as a laptop, tablet or phone on the same network, scan the QR code or type the address into a browser. The file downloads straight from your iPhone or iPad. 4. A download counter shows when the file has been fetched. Tap Stop transfer session when you are done, or choose another file to replace it. WHAT TO EXPECT - One file at a time, sent from this device to browsers on the same network. Lanparcel does not receive files. - While a session is running, any device on the network that opens the address can download the file, so stop the session when you are finished and use Lanparcel on networks you trust. - Keep Lanparcel open on screen during the transfer; iOS pauses the session when the app is in the background. - The file is served over plain HTTP inside your local network. The connection is not encrypted. - The file is held in memory while it is served, so it suits documents, photos and everyday files. Very large videos may not fit. - Some networks, such as guest or public Wi-Fi, stop devices from reaching each other. Use a home or office network, or a personal hotspot, instead. PRIVACY Nothing is copied to a server, and Lanparcel has no account, no ads and no analytics. iOS asks for Local Network permission the first time you start a session; it is used only to serve your file.

About

Links Scanner

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URL Scanner helps you check any link before you tap it โ€” with privacy built in from the start. Paste or type a URL and run an instant offline scan on your iPhone or iPad. The app analyzes links on-device for phishing patterns, typosquatting, brand impersonation, suspicious shorteners, risky TLDs, and more. No account required. WHAT YOU GET โ€ข Instant offline scan โ€” fast on-device analysis with no network required โ€ข Clear risk verdicts โ€” Safe, Caution, or Dangerous with a 0โ€“100 risk score โ€ข Deep Scan on demand โ€” optional reputation checks only when you tap Deep Scan โ€ข Safe Browser โ€” open links in an isolated session with warnings for risky URLs โ€ข PDF security reports โ€” export and share professional scan reports โ€ข Scan history โ€” stored locally on your device (can be disabled or cleared) โ€ข English & Arabic โ€” full UI and PDF support with native RTL layout โ€ข Accessibility โ€” VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, larger text, high contrast, and reduce motion options โ€ข Share extension โ€” send links to URL Scanner from other apps PRIVACY FIRST Offline scans stay on your device. Deep Scan sends only the URL you choose to external reputation services โ€” never in the background. The app does not use analytics and does not require sign-in. Optional API keys in Settings can enhance Deep Scan with additional reputation sources if you choose to add them. Download URL Scanner and browse with confidence.

Screenshots

Lanparcel1 screens
Links Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Links Scanner at Free against Lanparcel's $0.99. Lanparcel's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Links Scanner is free to download; Lanparcel costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Lanparcel versus Links Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanparcelLinks Scanner
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert CorbinAbdulrazaq Alonazi

In-app purchases

None

Lanparcel

No in-app purchases

None

Links Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lanparcel free?
Lanparcel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Links Scanner free?
Links Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lanparcel or Links Scanner have ads?
Links Scanner shows ads; Lanparcel does not.

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