# Fing vs Flashlight.®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight.® at 84% against Fing's 35%. Flashlight.® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). Fing's advantage is ratings volume (116K vs 465) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Flashlight.® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 465, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Fing's written reviews are positive against 84% of Flashlight.®'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, Flashlight.® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | Flashlight.® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | [4.3 (465 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id451129895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 465 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Mobile Flame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416409586) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #116 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


### Flashlight.®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id451129895)

This application provides a powerful and fast LED flashlight for your device. It offers adjustable brightness, a strobe mode with frequency control, and a built-in SOS signal for emergencies. Its elegant design ensures a user-friendly experience.

**Highlights:** Brightest LED illuminator, Fastest startup, Elegant design, Strobe mode with frequency control, Built-in SOS signal, LED brightness control

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright light
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Useful for emergencies
- 🔍 Helpful for seeing in the dark
- 🎨 Good strobe effect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads that cover the screen
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔍 Light not bright enough on some devices
- 👎 Difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Flashlight turns off unexpectedly
- App crashes when opening
- Screen just turns white instead of lighting up

**Requested features**

- Ability to control brightness and strobe speed
- Option to disable sound effects
- Compatibility improvements for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

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

### Is Flashlight.® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fing or Flashlight.®?

Fing is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Flashlight.® averages 4.3 from 465 ratings.

### Do Fing or Flashlight.® have ads?

Both Fing and Flashlight.® show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or Flashlight.®?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Flashlight.® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fing was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flashlight.® on September 1, 2026.

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