# Fing vs Firewaller Toolbolt

Fing and Firewaller Toolbolt both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 35% of Fing's written reviews are positive against 0% of Firewaller Toolbolt's. Fing also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (116K vs 6). Firewaller Toolbolt's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 and Firewaller Toolbolt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fing against 4.5 for Firewaller Toolbolt. 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 are what separate them: 35% of Fing's written reviews are positive against 0% of Firewaller Toolbolt's.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, Firewaller Toolbolt every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | Firewaller Toolbolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firewaller-toolbolt/id6469776802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **35.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Caius Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712644578) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### Firewaller Toolbolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firewaller-toolbolt/id6469776802)

This app offers a suite of digital utilities including internet speed testing, Bluetooth device management, password generation, and QR/barcode scanning. It aims to simplify your digital life by consolidating multiple tools into one convenient application.

**Highlights:** Internet speed testing, Bluetooth device management, Strong password generation, QR and barcode scanning, Consolidated toolkit

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

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

### Is Firewaller Toolbolt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fing or Firewaller Toolbolt?

Fing is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Firewaller Toolbolt averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Fing or Firewaller Toolbolt have ads?

Fing shows ads; Firewaller Toolbolt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or Firewaller Toolbolt?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Firewaller Toolbolt every 9 months. Most recently, Fing was updated on September 25, 2026 and Firewaller Toolbolt on September 23, 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.*