Fing vs D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
D
Easily set up and manage your D-Link wireless network from your smartphone or tablet. Monitor your network, control connected devices, set access schedules, and enable guest Wi-Fi with a user-friendly interface.
- View network at a glance
- Check connection status
- See connected devices
- Block unauthorized devices
- Set access schedules
- Parental controls
- Guest Wi-Fi setup
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Managing your home network can get complicated. That's why we made the new D-Link Wi-Fi app more friendly and functional. Packed with a range of smart features, the D-Link Wi-Fi app gives you the power to setup and manage your D-Link wireless network effortlessly using your smartphone or tablet. Network Management, Made Smarter. WONDERING WHAT'S UP WITH YOUR WI-FI? • View your entire network at a glance • Check your connection status • Find out who/what is connected to your network instantly NETWORK MANAGEMENT IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND • The new D-Link Wi-Fi makes it easy to setup and control your home network without having to turn on your computer • Intuitive interface lets you find what you need quickly • Find out who's on your network with your mobile device • Instantly block unauthorized devices with one tap INTERNET INTERFERING WITH FAMILY CONNECTIONS? • Make room for more family time with access Schedules • Restrict your kids' device access with Parental Controls GUESTS COMING OVER? • Enable Guest-Wi-Fi without exposing your main Wi-Fi password • Tap and share your Guest Wi-Fi instantly with QR Code or messaging apps FIRMWARE UPGRADES WON'T AFFECT YOUR DAILY USAGE • Device firmware upgrades are scheduled at less active times to let you fully enjoy streaming, online gaming, and fast file transfers. For other D-Link router products, refer to the QRS Mobile app. Notes: The D-Link Wi-Fi app is for local access only. Your smartphone or tablet must be connected to your Wi-Fi system to use this app. To access advanced features of the Wi-Fi System, you should use the web interface by going to http://covr.local./ or http://dlinkrouter.local./ from a computer or mobile device connected to the system. System Requirements: iOS 11.0 or later. If you are experiencing issues, contact mydlinksupport@dlinkcorp.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: D at none against Fing's 7. D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.4). Fing's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (35% vs 17%). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Fing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 5.5K, 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 17% of D's.
Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, D every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fing | D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (116K ratings) — better | 4.2 (5.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews — better | 16.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 116K — better | 5.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #156 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 283 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fing Limited | D-Link Corporation |
Customer experience
Fing
D
User reviews
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
D
From 5.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🚀 Excellent performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain routers
- 🐛 Confusing and unintuitive UI
Bugs and requests
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
D
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes during setup
- Inability to detect or connect to routers
- Incorrect password prompts
- Inconsistent device status reporting
- Sync issues between app and router
Requested features
5 requests- Support for more router models
- Remote management capabilities
- Better device monitoring and diagnostics
- Improved guest network management
- Faster firmware updates
In-app purchases
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
D
No in-app purchases








