iVMS vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iVMS
This mobile client software provides remote access to surveillance systems. It allows users to view live feeds, play back recorded footage, and control camera movements from their iOS devices.
- Live view
- Remote playback
- PTZ control
- Video clipping
- Access via Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G
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iVMS-5260 client software is installed on the iOS 7.0 or higher version mobile platform. It gets access to the iVMS-5200 Professional (hereafter simplified as iVMS-5200 Pro) via Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G and 4G network, and fulfills the functions of the devices connected to the iVMS-5200 Pro, such as live view, remote playback, PTZ control, and video clipping and so on.
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 61% against iVMS's 11%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (893 vs 5). iVMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26). 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. iVMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 893 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of iVMS's written reviews are positive against 61% of IP Scanner's.
iVMS ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iVMS | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (893 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 60.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 893 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 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 | 7.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
iVMS
IP Scanner
Bugs and requests
iVMS
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
iVMS
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
