Comparison

Wavelink TE vs IP Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Wavelink TE

This utility app provides terminal emulation for mobile devices, supporting various emulation types and offering extensive customization for enterprise use. It enhances productivity and accuracy with features like custom keyboards and scanner integration.

Highlights
  • Multiple emulation type support (5250, 3270, VT)
  • Customizable keyboards with macros
  • Use camera as scanner
  • Session persistence for dropped connections
  • MDM integration for management
  • Sled integration for hardware scanners
Features
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Wavelink Terminal Emulation (TE) software is the industry-leading terminal emulation client and is in use on more than eight million mobile devices worldwide, including in many of the world’s largest retailers. Supports popular emulation types including 5250, 3270, and VT. An industry leading feature set as well as the broadest set of device support, Wavelink TE is now available on Apple iOS. Provide a consistency of experience, no matter what devices are in use. Combining full MDM integration, for ease of management and control, and support for fully customizable, cross platform keyboards Wavelink TE drives accuracy and productivity in the enterprise. FEATURES: Emulation Settings: Host direct connect Network logging VT AnswerBack Local Echo Auto Connect Auto Login Support for alternate code pages Navigation: Gestures Fixed and configurable screen size Free cursor mode Lock orientation Configurable font size Alternate color setting Keyboards: Custom keyboards Emulation type specific keyboards Auto Enter Auto Tab Key macros Connectivity: SSH Session persistence; recover from dropped connections Telnet negotiation strings Scanner: Use camera as scanner Telxon sequences supported Sled integration Oversized scanning control Scan terminators Auto send scans Management: Integration with Wavelink Avalanche for MDM Online configuration tool to allow alternate MDM management “Scan to Subscribe” configuration Sled Support: Linea Pro 5 Honeywell Captuvo SL22 and SL62 Verifone VX600 and e315

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Wavelink TE4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wavelink TE at none against IP Scanner's 4. Wavelink TE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (893 vs 3). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Wavelink TE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wavelink TE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 893 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Wavelink TE's written reviews are positive against 61% of IP Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wavelink TE ships an update every 4 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Wavelink TE versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavelink TEIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (893 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews60.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3893 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS6.1 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIVANTI, INC.Matia labs, inc.

Customer experience

Wavelink TE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

IP Scanner

All ratings893 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

Wavelink TE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Wavelink TE

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • 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

Questions

Is Wavelink TE free?
Wavelink TE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wavelink TE or IP Scanner?
Wavelink TE is rated higher. Wavelink TE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 893 ratings.
Do Wavelink TE or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither Wavelink TE nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wavelink TE or IP Scanner?
Wavelink TE ships an update every 4 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Wavelink TE was updated on October 23, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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