Angry IP Scanner vs WiFiman

Angry IP Scanner8.1Visit WiFiman7.9Visit

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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WiFiman #5 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit WiFiman

• Angry IP Scanner fits best

  Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning

• WiFiman fits best

  Free Wi-Fi diagnostics and coverage checks

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Side by side

Feature	Angry IP Scanner 8.1/10 Visit ↗	WiFiman 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.9
Ranking	#4 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#5 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning	Free Wi-Fi diagnostics and coverage checks
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Angry IP Scanner 0/3 · WiFiman 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	Not checked yet
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	Free Wi-Fi, cellular speed tests, and network-device discovery Signal, throughput, latency, roaming, and channel-health metrics Floorplan mapping and historical speed-test comparisons
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	Verified Wi-Fi threat checks and monitoring alerts are absent Mobile offers the broadest feature set; desktop features are narrower Some optimization features require a UniFi Gateway or supported mobile hardware
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 →	WiFiman is Ubiquiti’s free Wi-Fi and network diagnostics app for people checking wireless performance, coverage, and connected devices at home, in an office, or in a UniFi environment. It is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and… 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

• WiFiman — where it wins

  • Free Wi-Fi, cellular speed tests, and network-device discovery
  • Signal, throughput, latency, roaming, and channel-health metrics
  • Floorplan mapping and historical speed-test comparisons

  Where it doesn't

  • Verified Wi-Fi threat checks and monitoring alerts are absent
  • Mobile offers the broadest feature set; desktop features are narrower
  • Some optimization features require a UniFi Gateway or supported mobile hardware

• 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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• WiFiman7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform app for Wi-Fi diagnostics, coverage mapping, and device discovery.

  Visit WiFimanFull verdict →