# Fing vs Violet

The clearest difference is rating: Fing at 4.6 against Violet's 3.7. Fing also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (116K vs 3). Violet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Violet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Fing's written reviews are positive against 0% of Violet's.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, Violet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | Violet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violet-digital-support/id1163671742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **35.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Domotz Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/991773981) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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


### Violet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violet-digital-support/id1163671742)

This app provides a streamlined way to request support for your smart home technology from your custom AV installer. It also offers features like parental controls, network security, and home presence detection to manage your connected devices.

**Highlights:** 1-tap support requests, Parental device control, Network intruder detection, Home presence alerts, Remote device power reboot, Internet speed diagnostics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

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

### Is Violet free?

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

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

Fing is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Violet averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fing or Violet have ads?

Fing shows ads; Violet does not.

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

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Violet every 2 months. Most recently, Fing was updated on September 25, 2026 and Violet on June 2, 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.*