# Fing vs Range XTD Controls

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Range XTD Controls at 97% against Fing's 35%. Range XTD Controls also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Fing's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (116K vs 4). 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. Range XTD Controls asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Fing's written reviews are positive against 97% of Range XTD Controls's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, Range XTD Controls every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | Range XTD Controls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-xtd-controls/id1613272526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Think Tech Sales Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474067168) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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


### Range XTD Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-xtd-controls/id1613272526)

Easily set up your WiFi extender with a step-by-step guide. Extend your network range for seamless streaming, gaming, and more. Manage connection status and share WiFi access with guests.

**Highlights:** Guided setup in minutes, Share WiFi access, Supports 3 router modes, Connection status alerts, Compatible with most routers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

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

### Is Range XTD Controls free?

Range XTD Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fing or Range XTD Controls?

Fing is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Range XTD Controls averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Fing or Range XTD Controls have ads?

Fing shows ads; Range XTD Controls does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or Range XTD Controls?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Range XTD Controls every 6 days. Most recently, Fing was updated on September 25, 2026 and Range XTD Controls on June 10, 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.*