Comparison

iNet for iPad Network Scanner vs ScanMyPeripherals

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

Head to head
About

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

Discover all devices connected to your network, analyze running services, and manage your network with ease. This tool allows you to identify devices, view their details, and even remotely control Macs. It's designed for both technical experts and everyday users seeking network visibility and control.

Highlights
  • Identify all connected devices
  • View IP and MAC addresses
  • Customize devices with names and icons
  • Monitor Bonjour services
  • Wake on LAN for Macs and PCs
  • Remote Mac control (sleep, shutdown, restart)
  • Export scan results
Features
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPhone version.

About

ScanMyPeripherals

Features
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ScanMyPeripherals is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) toolkit for developers, makers and hardware testers. Scan nearby devices, connect and explore their services and characteristics, then read, write and receive notifications — everything you need to build and debug BLE devices. Features • Scan nearby BLE devices and see their name, UUID and signal strength (signal bars and dBm) • Search by name or UUID; connected devices are shown separately with one-tap Open and Disconnect • Explore services and characteristics, with names shown for standard services (such as Heart Rate and Battery) • See at a glance what each characteristic supports: Notify, Read, Write • Read and write data as UTF8, HEX or Byte Array, with instant feedback on invalid input • Turn on Notify to receive data from the device in real time • Device Info shows a 2-minute signal strength chart with min, average, max and signal quality • Every connection, read, write and error is logged, grouped by date and color-coded for easy review Designed for comfort • A dark interface that's easy on the eyes during long sessions • Available in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese — switch right in the app • Works on iPhone and iPad Great for • Developing and testing BLE device firmware • Checking that advertising, services and characteristics are set up correctly • Sending commands quickly and watching how the device responds

Screenshots

ScanMyPeripherals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanMyPeripherals at Free against iNet for iPad Network Scanner's $9.99. ScanMyPeripherals also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

ScanMyPeripherals is free to download; iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet for iPad Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, ScanMyPeripherals every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iNet for iPad Network Scanner versus ScanMyPeripherals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNet for iPad Network ScannerScanMyPeripherals
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHHsinChun Wu

In-app purchases

None

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

ScanMyPeripherals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet for iPad Network Scanner free?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanMyPeripherals free?
ScanMyPeripherals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iNet for iPad Network Scanner or ScanMyPeripherals have ads?
Neither iNet for iPad Network Scanner nor ScanMyPeripherals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet for iPad Network Scanner or ScanMyPeripherals?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and ScanMyPeripherals every 3 days. Most recently, iNet for iPad Network Scanner was updated on October 26, 2026 and ScanMyPeripherals on October 24, 2026.

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