# Fing vs Alphatec Scientific

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alphatec Scientific at none against Fing's 7. Alphatec Scientific also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). Fing's advantage is chart position (#174 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, Alphatec Scientific daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | Alphatec Scientific |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [LATAMVERSE TI CONSULTING S.A.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790163660) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### Alphatec Scientific

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphatec-scientific/id6790163658)

**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 Alphatec Scientific free?

Alphatec Scientific is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Fing or Alphatec Scientific have ads?

Fing shows ads; Alphatec Scientific does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or Alphatec Scientific?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Alphatec Scientific daily. Most recently, Fing was updated on October 30, 2026 and Alphatec Scientific on October 28, 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.*