SwannView Link. vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwannView Link.
View live feeds from Swann NVR/DVR systems on your mobile device. Access stored recordings, capture video clips, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Optimized for current hardware for best performance.
- Live multi-channel camera viewing (up to 16)
- Playback stored DVR/NVR recordings
- Capture live video clips
- Save still images
- Remote PTZ camera control
- Configure settings remotely
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SwannView Link: Live Swann NVR/DVR viewing on your iPhone SwannView Link supports the following features: Configure many settings from your handset or tablet Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on tablets) Play back stored recordings from your DVR or NVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Capture video from your camera live view to your Phone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your Phone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Some features may be degraded or not work on older DVRs or iOS hardware. Current model handsets and tablets are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing of more than 8 cameras at once. Check out the updated manual for the new app here: http://support.swann.com/ and search for SwannView Link Currently supported NVR and DVR models (x will be 4, 8 or 16 channel depending on your model): Current Model series: NVK-485 NVK-480 NVRx-7400 NVRx-7300 NVRx-7285 DVRx-4750 DVRx-4550 DVRx-1580 EasyView GuardianEye Previous model series: Some app features may not be optimized DVRx-4600 DVRx-4400 NVK-470 NVK-460 NVRx-7085 NVRx-7082 NVRx-7072 Legacy model series: Performance may be degraded or some advanced features may not work correctly or at all DVRx-4200 DVRx-4100 DVRx-4000 DVRx-3450 DVRx-3425 DVRx-3250 DVRx-3200 DVRx-3100 DVRx-3000 DVRx-1450 DVRx-1425 DVRx-1260 DVRx-1250 HDR6-8000 HDR4-8200 DVR16-1000 SwannSecure WiFi Monitoring System Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann NVR/DVR via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, the video from your NVR/DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For the latest information, visit http://support.swann.com For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
IP Scanner
This app scans your local network to identify all active devices. It offers fast results, customizable device information, and tools like PING and Wake on LAN. Save and manage past scans for easy reference.
- Fast network scanning
- Customizable device names and icons
- Save and review past scans
- PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools
- Save and import custom device lists
- Import/export scan results
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IP Scanner for iOS scans your local area network to determine the identity of all active machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy, quick and intuitive to use. Key features: * Extremely fast scan results * Customizable results - assign your own names and icons to discovered devices * Save and consult past scans * PING, Wake on LAN and Port Scan tools built right in * Save and import custom device lists, or sync via iCloud * Import/export scan results via email or bonjour * Clean, professional design that is customizable and easy to use The free version has no restrictions at all on functionality and can identify up to 15 devices at a time. * To unlock unlimited devices in a scan, we offer an in-app upgrade to Pro. * For even more features, including realtime push notifications on network changes, a network DVR-style history browser and a true universal app bundle with native, optimized versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch, check out IP Scanner Ultra in the app store https://apple.co/3gz0tu6
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against SwannView Link.'s 6%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). SwannView Link.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 26). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SwannView Link. asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 366 and 891 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of SwannView Link.'s written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.
SwannView Link. ships an update every 3 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwannView Link. | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (366 ratings) | 4.6 (891 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.4% of reviews | 60.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 366 | 891 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
SwannView Link.
IP Scanner
User reviews
SwannView Link.
From 366 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Lightning-fast live view
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Unreliable playback functionality
- 📺 Outdated and non-responsive UI
- ⏱️ Slow load times and performance issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
IP Scanner
From 891 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Immediate response to issues
- 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
- 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
- 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
- 💰 Expensive for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
- 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning
Bugs and requests
SwannView Link.
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login failures
- Inability to view recordings
- Inconsistent camera streaming
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Improved playback controls with fast forward/rewind
- Push notifications for motion detection
- Compatibility updates for latest iOS versions
- iPad-optimized interface
IP Scanner
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on startup
- Unstable on macOS
- Inconsistent scan results across devices
- Loses custom device names after scans
- Detects devices that are no longer on the network
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification
In-app purchases
SwannView Link.
No in-app purchases
IP Scanner
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
- IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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- IP Scanner Ultra$39.99









