# Fing vs NoteyPad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteyPad at 100% against Fing's 35%. NoteyPad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Fing's advantage is ratings volume (116K vs 4) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, 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. NoteyPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteyPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 116K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Fing's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteyPad's.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, NoteyPad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | NoteyPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteypad/id6802335495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [OTUSK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738756232) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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


### NoteyPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteypad/id6802335495)

Capture thoughts, ideas, and important information with this note-taking application. Easily create, search, and organize your notes using categories and favorite markers. Keep personal and business information separate and manage recently deleted items.

**Highlights:** Create new notes quickly, Search through notes, Pin important notes, Add notes to Favorites, Organize into categories, Keep private notes separate, Manage recently deleted notes

**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 NoteyPad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fing or NoteyPad?

NoteyPad is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while NoteyPad averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Fing or NoteyPad have ads?

Fing shows ads; NoteyPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or NoteyPad?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and NoteyPad every 2 days. Most recently, Fing was updated on October 15, 2026 and NoteyPad on September 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.*