Angry IP Scanner vs Trend Micro Maximum Security

Angry IP Scanner8.1Visit Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7Visit

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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Trend Micro Maximum Security #7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Trend Micro

• Angry IP Scanner fits best

  Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning

• Trend Micro Maximum Security fits best

  Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection

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Side by side

Feature	Angry IP Scanner 8.1/10 Visit ↗	Trend Micro Maximum Security 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.7
Ranking	#4 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning	Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$104.95/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Angry IP Scanner 0/3 · Trend Micro Maximum Security 0/3
Device discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Security checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monitoring alerts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome OS
Scan method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices
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	Does not include Wi-Fi device discovery or network scanning No free plan; the listed subscription is billed annually The listed plan covers up to five devices
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 →	Trend Micro Maximum Security is consumer security software for people who want antivirus and broader protection across desktop and mobile devices. Its features include malware and ransomware protection, dangerous-website blocking, phishing… 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

• Trend Micro Maximum Security — where it wins

  • Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection
  • Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring
  • Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not include Wi-Fi device discovery or network scanning
  • No free plan; the listed subscription is billed annually
  • The listed plan covers up to five devices

• 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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• Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7/10 · Paid

  A broad consumer security suite, but not a Wi-Fi network scanner.

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