# Network Scout vs VIP.FT

The clearest difference is price: VIP.FT at Free against Network Scout's $21.99. VIP.FT also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Network Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

VIP.FT is free to download; Network Scout costs $21.99 up front. VIP.FT sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Network Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Scout ships an update every 5 months, VIP.FT weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Scout | VIP.FT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Csaba Iranyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/814994046) | [HONG KONG SHUZHI XINGKONG NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896555027) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scout/id960812333)

This app helps you understand your device's network capabilities and discover devices and services on your local network. It provides detailed information about Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN, and Bluetooth connections, as well as media devices and AirDrop.

**Highlights:** Network device and service discovery, Detailed Wi-Fi and cellular information, VPN and Bluetooth connection analysis, Hotspot client analysis, Find TV, media renderers, and AirPlay speakers, Offline MAC vendor and carrier databases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VIP.FT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipft/id6768262671)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Month  Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $99.00 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscription | $99.99 | per 3 months |
| Month Subscription | $199.00 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $369.00 | per 3 months |
| 199coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 999coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1999coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| 199coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| 999coin | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1999coin | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Scout free?

Network Scout costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VIP.FT free?

VIP.FT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Network Scout or VIP.FT have ads?

Neither Network Scout nor VIP.FT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Network Scout or VIP.FT?

Network Scout ships an update every 5 months, and VIP.FT weekly. Most recently, Network Scout was updated on August 27, 2026 and VIP.FT on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*