# Fing vs Shotgun Backstage

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 (#175 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | Shotgun Backstage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Shotgun](https://appshunter.io/developer/911329713) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #175 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


### Shotgun Backstage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-backstage/id6758674888)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*