# Fing vs Pixel Timer

The clearest difference is price: Fing at Free against Pixel Timer's $0.99. Fing also leads on chart position (#104 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Pixel Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Fing is free to download; Pixel Timer costs $0.99 up front. Fing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Pixel Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, Pixel Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | Pixel Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Ryosuke Yunoki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778026397) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### Pixel Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-timer/id6756035053)

**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 Pixel Timer free?

Pixel Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Fing or Pixel Timer have ads?

Fing shows ads; Pixel Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or Pixel Timer?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pixel Timer weekly. Most recently, Fing was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pixel Timer on September 20, 2026.

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