HandyApp vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HandyApp
This utility app provides installers with tools to streamline the setup of intrusion systems. It allows for warranty activation, access to manuals and FAQs, and direct support contact. Users can also earn rewards by scanning product QR codes.
- Activate product warranties
- Access installation manuals
- Scan QR codes for rewards
- Share product brochures
- Contact support easily
- Marketing and installation tools
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RISCO Group's HandyApp includes a practical set of tools to assist you while installing RISCO Group’s intrusion systems. With HandyApp, you can extend product warranties, gain direct access to installation manuals, increase your efficiency, reduce your installation times, and scan for Stars to be redeemed for business rewards! · Activate product warranties on the day of installation to maximize warranty periods for an additional year! · Utilize a practical set of marketing and installation tools while you work. · Share product brochures and videos with current and prospective customers to increase sales potential. · Receive assistance as you need it, from installation manuals to FAQs. · Contact Support with a single tap. · Scan the QR codes on RISCO products to earn Stars as part of the RISCO Stars Partners Program; redeem Stars for rewards intended to boost your business!
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 in-app purchases: HandyApp at none against IP Scanner's 4. HandyApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26). IP Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (891 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). 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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HandyApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
HandyApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of HandyApp's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HandyApp ships an update every 3 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | HandyApp | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.6 (891 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 60.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 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, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 302 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RISCO Group | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
HandyApp
IP Scanner
Bugs and requests
HandyApp
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
HandyApp
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
