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Head-to-head · Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard vs Angry IP Scanner

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
4 checks side by side

Higher score SoftPerfect WiFi Guard #2 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit SoftPerfect

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

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard leads on 0 checks, Angry IP Scanner on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreSoftPerfect WiFi Guard · 8.6/10
Free planonly Angry IP Scanner
Most featuresSoftPerfect WiFi Guard · 2 of 3

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard scores higher on our rubric for wi-fi security scanner apps: 8.6 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Angry IP Scanner offers free plan; SoftPerfect WiFi Guard doesn't.

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard is the better fit for simple unknown-device alerts on desktop. Angry IP Scanner is the better fit for free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning.

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard fits best
Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop
Angry IP Scanner fits best
Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	SoftPerfect WiFi Guard 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Angry IP Scanner 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.1
Ranking	#2 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#4 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop	Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs, Community	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SoftPerfect WiFi Guard 2/3 · Angry IP Scanner 0/3
Device discovery	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Security checks	—	Not checked yet
Monitoring alerts	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Scan method	Local network	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Scans local networks on a schedule and alerts for new or unknown devices Shows IP and MAC addresses, device names, and vendor information Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with perpetual licence options	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
Cons	Paid licences are required to remove the evaluation's 10-device display limit Does not provide security checks for detected devices Desktop-only, with support through documentation and community	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
Our verdict	SoftPerfect WiFi Guard is a desktop application for individuals and small offices that want to see which devices are connected to a Wi-Fi or local network. It scans the local network, lists detected devices, and can notify users when a new… Read the review →	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 →

S SoftPerfect WiFi GuardWi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.6Paid
Angry IP ScannerWi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.1Free plan

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Strengths and trade-offs

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard — where it wins
- Scans local networks on a schedule and alerts for new or unknown devices
- Shows IP and MAC addresses, device names, and vendor information
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with perpetual licence options
Where it doesn't
- Paid licences are required to remove the evaluation's 10-device display limit
- Does not provide security checks for detected devices
- Desktop-only, with support through documentation and community
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

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard8.6/10 · Paid
A focused desktop scanner for spotting and tracking unknown network devices.
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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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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 20 Oct 2026 · How we research and update