Comparison

iNet for iPad Network Scanner 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

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

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

IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IP Scanner at Free against iNet for iPad Network Scanner's $9.99. IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (891 vs 83). iNet for iPad Network Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On rating, review sentiment 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

IP Scanner is free to download; iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99 up front. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. iNet for iPad Network Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of iNet for iPad Network Scanner's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet for iPad Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iNet for iPad Network Scanner versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNet for iPad Network ScannerIP Scanner
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (83 ratings)4.6 (891 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews60.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings83891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

All ratings83 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative41.7%

IP Scanner

All ratings891 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

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

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

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 iNet for iPad Network Scanner free?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNet for iPad Network Scanner or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. iNet for iPad Network Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.
Do iNet for iPad Network Scanner or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither iNet for iPad Network Scanner nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet for iPad Network Scanner or IP Scanner?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, iNet for iPad Network Scanner was updated on October 15, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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