# Fing vs TagoIO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TagoIO at 100% against Fing's 56%. TagoIO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Fing's advantage is ratings volume (117K vs 5) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. TagoIO asks for nothing beyond the download.

TagoIO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 117K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Fing's written reviews are positive against 100% of TagoIO's.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, TagoIO every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | TagoIO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagoio/id1067391139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Tago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067391138) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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


### TagoIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagoio/id1067391139)

Manage your IoT devices and data visualizations on the go. Monitor and control services, receive real-time alerts, and tailor your portal from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Mobile IoT device management, Data visualization, Real-time notifications and alerts, Service and resource monitoring, Portal customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

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

### Is TagoIO free?

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

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

TagoIO is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while TagoIO averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Fing or TagoIO have ads?

Fing shows ads; TagoIO does not.

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

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and TagoIO every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fing was updated on October 20, 2026 and TagoIO on October 5, 2026.

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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.*