Comparison

WiFiCast vs Open Port Scanner

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

Head to head
About

WiFiCast

Communicate like a walkie-talkie with devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Easily switch between listening and speaking modes. The service continues running in the background when exiting via the home button.

Highlights
  • Walkie-talkie style communication
  • Uses Wi-Fi network
  • Multicast data transmission
  • Listening and speaking modes
  • Background service continuation
Features
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WiFiCast is an application that enables us to communicate in a way similar to the walkie-talkies using different devices connected to the same wifi network. To do that it uses multicast, a transmission data protocol that allows us to send data from an emitter to many receivers in a way that the network traffic is not dependent on the number of receivers. WiFicast default startup mode is listening. That mode enables us to listen to what others in the network may be emitting. For us to be able to talk all we need to do is to change the segmented control from listening to speaking. We have two different ways to exit the application. If we push the exit button on the application interface, we will stop completely the service, that means that we will be unable to speak or listen anymore. If we exit the application by other means (eg: pushing the home button) the service will remain active, that way we will be able to speak or listen (depending on how the segmented control to do that was left). If we want to completely stop the service we will have to go to the application and push the exit button.

About

Open Port Scanner

This tool allows network engineers and security professionals to check the port status of IP addresses or hosts directly from their Apple devices. It enables on-the-go network analysis and security assessments without needing a laptop.

Highlights
  • Check port status of IP addresses
  • Check port status of hosts
  • Perform scans from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
  • No laptop required for scans
  • On-the-go network analysis
  • Security assessments
Features
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Open Port Scanner is an easy to use tool designed for network engineers and application security professionals to efficiently check the port status of an IP address or host directly from their iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. With this app, users can easily perform port scans without the need for a laptop, making it convenient and accessible for on-the-go network analysis and security assessments.

Screenshots

WiFiCast3 screens
Open Port Scanner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WiFiCast at Free against Open Port Scanner's $0.99. WiFiCast also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Open Port Scanner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads 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

WiFiCast is free to download; Open Port Scanner costs $0.99 up front. WiFiCast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open Port Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Open Port Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFiCast ships an update every 4 months, Open Port Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WiFiCast versus Open Port Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFiCastOpen Port Scanner
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAra Tecnologia SLDavid Lent

Customer experience

WiFiCast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Open Port Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WiFiCast

One-time1
  • Ad free version$0.99
None

Open Port Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFiCast free?
WiFiCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Port Scanner free?
Open Port Scanner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WiFiCast or Open Port Scanner?
Open Port Scanner is rated higher. WiFiCast averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Open Port Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WiFiCast or Open Port Scanner have ads?
Neither WiFiCast nor Open Port Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFiCast or Open Port Scanner?
WiFiCast ships an update every 4 months, and Open Port Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, WiFiCast was updated on November 1, 2026 and Open Port Scanner on November 4, 2026.

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