iNet vs Fing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iNet
Discover all devices on your local network, analyze services, and manage connected devices. Remotely control Macs and PCs, monitor network status, and customize device identification. This tool offers comprehensive network insights for both technical and casual users.
- Device discovery (IP, MAC)
- Customizable device names and icons
- Port and service scanning
- Wake on LAN/WAN
- Remote Mac control (sleep, restart)
- Bonjour service monitoring
- Airport base station status
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. With this free and ad-free version of iNet, you can scan your network and view all connected devices. The features listed here can be unlocked later via an in-app purchase if needed. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPad version.
Fing
Identify all devices on your WiFi network to understand who is connected, check for security threats, and troubleshoot network issues. It offers tools for speed testing, device analysis, and security alerts, with advanced features available through an optional hardware add-on.
- Network scanning and device discovery
- Device identification (IP, MAC, vendor)
- Internet speed testing
- Network security alerts
- Port scanning and DNS lookup
- Advanced device analysis
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Fing has helped millions of users worldwide to understand: • Who's on my WiFi • Is someone stealing my WiFi and broadband? • Have I been hacked? Is my network secure? • Are there hidden cameras in the B&B I'm staying in? • Why has Netflix started buffering? • Is my internet provider giving me the speed I pay for? Fing is the #1 Network Scanner: discovers all the devices connected to your WiFi and identifies them, with our patented technology used by router manufacturers and antivirus companies worldwide. With Fing App’s free tools and utilities help you: • Scan networks with Fing’s Wi-Fi & LAN network scanner and discover all devices connected to any network • Get the most accurate device recognition of IP address, MAC address, device name, model, vendor, and manufacturer • Run WiFi and Cellular internet speed tests, download speed and upload speed analysis, and latency • Browse internet outages in your area, ISP ratings, reviews, and speed statistics • Advanced device analysis of NetBIOS, UPnP, SNMP, and Bonjour names, properties and device types • Includes port scanning, device ping, traceroute, and DNS lookup • Receive network security and device alerts to your phone and email Add Fingbox to unlock advanced network protection and smart home troubleshooting features: • Know who’s home while you’re not there with Digital Presence • See devices near your home with Digital Fence • Block intruders and unknown devices automatically before they join your network • Set parental control features to schedule screen time and pause internet access • Analyze bandwidth usage by device • Find Wi-Fi sweet spots • Automate network speed tests and get reports for benchmarking ISP performance • Secure your home network with opened port detection and network vulnerability analysis You can find all the details about the terms of use for in-app purchases and Fing account usage at https://www.fing.com/fing-terms-of-service.
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Verdict
iNet and Fing both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 35% of Fing's. iNet also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fing's advantage is ratings volume (116K vs 2.5K) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iNet against 4.6 for Fing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 35% of Fing's.
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Fing every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNet | Fing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) | 4.6 (116K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 35.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | 116K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #153 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 225 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BananaGlue GmbH | Fing Limited |
Customer experience
iNet
Fing
User reviews
iNet
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent network scanning
- 🔍 Provides detailed device information
- 🔌 Useful for network troubleshooting
- 💻 Great for IT professionals and home users
Room to improve
- 🔒 Concerns about location permissions
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around data collection
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🚫 Removal of previously available free features
Fing
From 116K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app
- 🔒 Helpful for network security
- 👍 Excellent network utility
- 👍 Easy to use and informative
- 👍 Useful for network troubleshooting
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid subscription
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
Bugs and requests
iNet
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inability to restore premium purchases
- Scanning issues on networks with many devices
Requested features
5 requests- Option to disable location permissions
- Ability to view MAC addresses
- More customization options
- Improved iPad support
- Expanded network monitoring and management tools
Fing
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent device detection across platforms
- Speed test functionality not working
- Saved device settings not persisting
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to disable ads
- Improve device identification and naming
- Restore ability to view MAC addresses
- Enhance port scanning capabilities
- Add option to select speed test server
In-app purchases
iNet
- iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
Fing
- 3 Months Ads-free$0.993 Months
- 6 Months Ads-free$1.496 Months
- 1 Year Ads-free$2.491 Year
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- Starter 1 Month$3.991 Month
- Premium 1 Month7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Starter 1 Year$39.991 Year
- Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$69.991 Year








