# Fing vs MHshare

The clearest difference is rating: Fing at 4.6 against MHshare's 3.0. Fing also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 21%) and ratings volume (116K vs 42). MHshare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. MHshare asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 42, 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 21% of MHshare's.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, MHshare every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | MHshare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | [3.0 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mhshare/id1512328786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 21.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/542894088) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### MHshare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mhshare/id1512328786)

This app allows you to cast your phone or tablet screen to a receiver, stream media files, and remotely control the receiver. You can also manage applications installed on the receiver using your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Screen casting from phone/tablet, Stream picture, audio, video, Remote control receiver, Manage receiver apps, Network or hotspot connection

**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 MHshare free?

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

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

Fing is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while MHshare averages 3.0 from 42 ratings.

### Do Fing or MHshare have ads?

Fing shows ads; MHshare does not.

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

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and MHshare every 4 months. Most recently, Fing was updated on October 19, 2026 and MHshare on October 14, 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.*