# Fing vs Pink Pulse

The clearest difference is price: Fing at Free against Pink Pulse's $0.99. Fing also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (116K vs 6). Pink Pulse's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Fing is free to download; Pink Pulse costs $0.99 up front. Fing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Pink Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pink Pulse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 6, 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 Pink Pulse's.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, Pink Pulse every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | Pink Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pink-pulse/id1347463371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 48 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Erfan Reed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347463370) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #158 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


### Pink Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pink-pulse/id1347463371)

This app combines soothing pink noise with customizable metronome beats to create a harmonious soundscape for relaxation, focus, and meditation. Enjoy background playback and visually responsive animations.

**Highlights:** Blended pink noise and metronome sounds, Adjustable metronome speeds, Background playback, Intuitive interface, Dark Mode and Pink Mode, Visual feedback animations

**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 Pink Pulse free?

Pink Pulse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fing or Pink Pulse?

Pink Pulse is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Pink Pulse averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Fing or Pink Pulse have ads?

Fing shows ads; Pink Pulse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or Pink Pulse?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pink Pulse every 48 months. Most recently, Fing was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pink Pulse on October 17, 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.*