# Fing vs Deep Dig

The clearest difference is rating: Fing at 4.6 against Deep Dig's 3.9. Fing also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (116K vs 23). Deep Dig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Deep Dig asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 23, 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 31% of Deep Dig's.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, Deep Dig every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | Deep Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-dig/id1290406765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **35.4% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #99 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


### Deep Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-dig/id1290406765)

This advanced utility allows users to perform DNS lookups with support for various record types and custom server options, similar to the command-line dig tool. It also offers automatic reverse DNS and GeoIP country lookups for IP addresses and domain names.

**Highlights:** Supports A, AAAA, ANY, CNAME, PTR, NS, MX, SOA, SRV records, Customizable DNS server and port options, Includes +trace and +all query options, Automatic reverse DNS (PTR) lookup, Automatic GeoIP country lookup, Supports Bonjour/mDNS and LLMNR servers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

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

### Is Deep Dig free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fing or Deep Dig?

Fing is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Deep Dig averages 3.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Fing or Deep Dig have ads?

Fing shows ads; Deep Dig does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or Deep Dig?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Deep Dig every 24 months. Most recently, Fing was updated on September 25, 2026 and Deep Dig on August 13, 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.*