Angry IP Scanner vs Airward

Angry IP Scanner8.1Visit AAirward7.7Visit

Higher score Angry IP Scanner #4 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Try Angry IP Scanner

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A Airward #8 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Airward

• Angry IP Scanner fits best

  Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning

• Airward fits best

  Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts

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Side by side

Feature	Angry IP Scanner 8.1/10 Visit ↗	AAirward 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.7
Ranking	#4 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#8 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning	Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	€39.99 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Support	Community, Docs	Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Angry IP Scanner 0/3 · Airward 3/3
Device discovery	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Security checks	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Monitoring alerts	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	macos
Scan method	Not checked yet	Both
Our review
Pros	Scans IP ranges, random addresses, or address lists from files Combines host discovery, hostname resolution, MAC details, and port scanning Exports results and supports plugins plus a command-line interface	Free plan includes live device inventory and on-demand rescans Pro detects rogue access points and encryption downgrades Local analysis keeps inventory and event history on the Mac
Cons	Focuses on network discovery, not Wi-Fi security checks or alerts Requires a desktop platform: Windows, macOS, or Linux Additional host data depends on plugins	Available only for macOS 14 or later Change alerts and full event history require Pro Focused on local Wi-Fi monitoring rather than broader security
Our verdict	Angry IP Scanner is a free, open-source desktop application for discovering hosts and scanning ports across local networks or the Internet. It suits network administrators, consultants, developers, and others who need a straightforward way… Read the review →	Airward is a macOS app for people who want to inventory devices on a local network and watch for suspicious Wi-Fi changes. It identifies devices by vendor, IP address, type and open ports, and lets users name, label and mark devices as… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Angry IP Scanner — where it wins

  • Scans IP ranges, random addresses, or address lists from files
  • Combines host discovery, hostname resolution, MAC details, and port scanning
  • Exports results and supports plugins plus a command-line interface

  Where it doesn't

  • Focuses on network discovery, not Wi-Fi security checks or alerts
  • Requires a desktop platform: Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • Additional host data depends on plugins

• Airward — where it wins

  • Free plan includes live device inventory and on-demand rescans
  • Pro detects rogue access points and encryption downgrades
  • Local analysis keeps inventory and event history on the Mac

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for macOS 14 or later
  • Change alerts and full event history require Pro
  • Focused on local Wi-Fi monitoring rather than broader security

• Angry IP Scanner8.1/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop scanner for LAN discovery and port checks, not a Wi-Fi security auditor.

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• AAirward7.7/10 · Free plan

  A macOS Wi-Fi scanner with free inventory and paid change alerts.

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