# Fing vs iDataSafe

The clearest difference is rating: Fing at 4.6 against iDataSafe's 3.6. Fing also leads on ratings volume (117K vs 9) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). iDataSafe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and iDataSafe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 117K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 55% positive.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, iDataSafe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | iDataSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatasafe-data-manager/id545288607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [iStArtApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/370032188) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### iDataSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatasafe-data-manager/id545288607)

Securely store and manage all your confidential information with a single password. Encrypts data using AES-256 and offers customizable groups for easy organization. Syncs across all your Apple devices and supports biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** AES-256 encryption, Single master password, Customizable groups and fields, Cross-device iCloud sync, Fingerprint/Face ID authentication, Dropbox cloud backup, Data export

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited number of records | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

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

### Is iDataSafe free?

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

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

Fing is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while iDataSafe averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Fing or iDataSafe have ads?

Fing shows ads; iDataSafe does not.

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

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and iDataSafe every 2 months. Most recently, Fing was updated on November 3, 2026 and iDataSafe on October 24, 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.*