Comparison

Fing vs Shotgun Backstage

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fing

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
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Fing has helped millions of users worldwide to understand: • Who's on my WiFi • Is someone stealing my WiFi and broadband? • Have I been hacked? Is my network secure? • Are there hidden cameras in the B&B I'm staying in? • Why has Netflix started buffering? • Is my internet provider giving me the speed I pay for? Fing is the #1 Network Scanner: discovers all the devices connected to your WiFi and identifies them, with our patented technology used by router manufacturers and antivirus companies worldwide. With Fing App’s free tools and utilities help you: • Scan networks with Fing’s Wi-Fi & LAN network scanner and discover all devices connected to any network • Get the most accurate device recognition of IP address, MAC address, device name, model, vendor, and manufacturer • Run WiFi and Cellular internet speed tests, download speed and upload speed analysis, and latency • Browse internet outages in your area, ISP ratings, reviews, and speed statistics • Advanced device analysis of NetBIOS, UPnP, SNMP, and Bonjour names, properties and device types • Includes port scanning, device ping, traceroute, and DNS lookup • Receive network security and device alerts to your phone and email Add Fingbox to unlock advanced network protection and smart home troubleshooting features: • Know who’s home while you’re not there with Digital Presence • See devices near your home with Digital Fence • Block intruders and unknown devices automatically before they join your network • Set parental control features to schedule screen time and pause internet access • Analyze bandwidth usage by device • Find Wi-Fi sweet spots • Automate network speed tests and get reports for benchmarking ISP performance • Secure your home network with opened port detection and network vulnerability analysis You can find all the details about the terms of use for in-app purchases and Fing account usage at https://www.fing.com/fing-terms-of-service.

About

Shotgun Backstage

Streamline event entry by quickly scanning and validating tickets, even offline. Accept contactless payments directly from your phone and monitor sales and attendance in real time. Manage team access levels for enhanced security and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Quick ticket scanning and validation
  • Offline scanning capability
  • On-site sales with contactless payments
  • Real-time sales and attendance tracking
  • Customizable team access levels
  • Instant login with existing credentials
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> Scan in a second Scan and validate tickets at the door in seconds. Built for high-volume entry and works even offline. > Sell on-site Handle last-minute sales from your phone. With Tap to Pay, accept contactless payments, no external payment terminal required. > Track sales in real time Monitor attendance and revenue live while your team manages the door. > Set team access Give each team member the right level of access. Decide who can scan, sell, or both. > Get started instantly Log in with your Smartboard credentials or a QR code. No setup. No training required. Note for Shotgun Scan and Shotgun Drawer users: These apps are still available for now, but will be gradually replaced by Shotgun Backstage. We recommend switching now. ------ Need help during your event? Contact us directly from the Shotgun Backstage app. New to Shotgun? Create an account on pro.shotgun.live.

Screenshots

Fing4 screens
Shotgun Backstage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shotgun Backstage at 100% against Fing's 56%. Shotgun Backstage also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Fing's advantage is chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, Shotgun Backstage every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Fing versus Shotgun Backstage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFingShotgun Backstage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (117K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFing LimitedShotgun

Customer experience

Fing

All ratings116,491 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews2,436 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative36.1%

Shotgun Backstage

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fing

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Shotgun Backstage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Fing

Subscriptions7
  • 3 Months Ads-free$0.993 Months
  • 6 Months Ads-free$1.496 Months
  • 1 Year Ads-free$2.491 Year
Show 4 more
  • Starter 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Month7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Starter 1 Year$39.991 Year
  • Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Shotgun Backstage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fing free?
Fing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shotgun Backstage free?
Shotgun Backstage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fing or Shotgun Backstage have ads?
Fing shows ads; Shotgun Backstage does not.
Which is updated more often, Fing or Shotgun Backstage?
Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Shotgun Backstage every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fing was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shotgun Backstage on October 24, 2026.

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