iVMS vs NetScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iVMS
This mobile client software provides access to a professional surveillance system. It allows users to view live feeds, remotely play back recordings, control PTZ cameras, and clip video segments over various network connections.
- Live view
- Remote playback
- PTZ control
- Video clipping
- Network access (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.
NetScan
Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.
- Real-time internet speed monitoring
- Accurate data usage tracking
- IP scanner for device detection
- WiFi analyzer for signal strength
- Ping tools for latency testing
- Network scanner for diagnostics
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NetScan is a small, fast, and free network scanner and WiFi analyzer that gives you complete visibility into your internet connection. Monitor your real-time network speed, track data usage, and scan for connected devices—all from a simple and intuitive interface. NetScan also works as an IP scanner, making it easy to identify all devices on your network. Whether you're checking connection quality or monitoring bandwidth, NetScan has you covered. Key Features: -Real-time internet speed monitoring -Built-in Speed Test tool -Accurate data usage tracking -Bandwidth usage alerts -Supports all network types: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi -Network connections monitor -Advanced IP scanner to detect connected devices -WiFi analyzer for signal strength and network info -Network scanner for device discovery and diagnostics -Ping tools for latency testing -DNS resolver and Subnet calculator for advanced users Download NetScan now to analyze, scan, and take control of your network like never before! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NetScan at 4.3 against iVMS's 1.0. NetScan also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 1). iVMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iVMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iVMS ships an update every 2 months, NetScan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iVMS | NetScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.3 (98 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 98 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd | Senol Cagir |
Customer experience
iVMS
NetScan
In-app purchases
iVMS
No in-app purchases
NetScan
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year









