# Fing vs UniFi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UniFi at none against Fing's 7. UniFi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (48% vs 35%). Fing's advantage is ratings volume (116K vs 23K) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. UniFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fing against 4.7 for UniFi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Fing's written reviews are positive against 48% of UniFi's.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, UniFi every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | UniFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews) | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unifi/id1057750338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **47.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | #198 |
| Size | 225 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Ubiquiti Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/683620863) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Network scanning and device discovery, Device identification (IP, MAC, vendor), Internet speed testing, Network security alerts, Port scanning and DNS lookup, Advanced device analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Ads-free | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Ads-free | $1.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Ads-free | $2.49 | per year |
| Starter 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Starter 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🔒 Helpful for network security
- 👍 Excellent network utility
- 👍 Easy to use and informative
- 👍 Useful for network troubleshooting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid subscription
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### UniFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unifi/id1057750338)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your home or business IT network from a single interface. Easily set up WiFi, monitor traffic, secure your network with VPN, and gain insights with detailed analytics.

**Highlights:** Centralized network management, WiFi setup and configuration, Traffic routing, Single-tap VPN access, Client and network analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Convenient remote management
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance
- 👍 Excellent network visibility and control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
- 🔍 Missing advanced configuration options
- 🔍 Inconsistent UI between app and web interface
- 🔍 Lacking some features compared to web interface
- 🔍 Unreliable notifications and alerts

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to local controller
- Incorrect device status and client information
- Frequent sign-outs and login issues
- Speed test and throughput data not working
- Topology view showing incorrect network layout

**Requested features**

- Customizable dashboard and widgets
- Ability to set time-based data usage reports
- Support for local-only network management
- Improved 2FA and authentication experience
- Apple Watch app for emergency reboots


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

Fing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UniFi free?

UniFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fing or UniFi?

UniFi is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while UniFi averages 4.7 from 23K ratings.

### Do Fing or UniFi have ads?

Fing shows ads; UniFi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or UniFi?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and UniFi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fing was updated on September 27, 2026 and UniFi on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Fing or UniFi?

Fing currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and UniFi at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*