Fing vs Brainmelt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Network scanning and device discovery
- Device identification (IP, MAC, vendor)
- Internet speed testing
- Network security alerts
- Port scanning and DNS lookup
- Advanced device analysis
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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.
Brainmelt
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Your brain wasn't built for infinite scroll. Brainmelt helps you take it back. Meet Melty, your brain buddy. Every time you lose another hour to mindless scrolling, Melty starts to melt. Block the apps that drain you, stick to your plan, and watch your brain stay healthy and happy. BLOCK WHAT DISTRACTS YOU Create blocking lists for the apps and categories that pull you in. Social media, games, video, shopping: lock them all with one tap, or build lists that fit exactly how you work. SCHEDULES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Give every list its own schedule. Block social media during work hours, games on school nights, and everything after bedtime. Brainmelt runs in the background, so your plan holds even when your willpower doesn't. KEEP MELTY HEALTHY Your brain health reflects your screen habits. Stay on track and Melty stays solid. Slip into a doomscroll and things get messy. EARN REWARDS, MAKE IT YOURS Build good habits to unlock rewards. Customize your brain and backgrounds to make Melty truly yours. Rewards are cosmetic only. They never buy you extra screen time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Brainmelt uses Apple's Screen Time framework. Your app usage stays on your device. BRAINMELT PREMIUM The free version lets you block one app. Premium unlocks: - Unlimited apps and category blocking - Multiple lists with custom schedules - Full brain and background customization - Rewards and brain health recovery Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.brainmelt.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.brainmelt.app/privacy Stop melting. Start living.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Brainmelt at none against Fing's shown. Fing's advantage is chart position (#146 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Fing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Brainmelt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Fing | Brainmelt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (117K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 117K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #146 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fing Limited | AAIS (PTY) LTD |
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
Brainmelt
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fing
- 3 Months Ads-free$0.993 Months
- 6 Months Ads-free$1.496 Months
- 1 Year Ads-free$2.491 Year
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- 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
Brainmelt
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Annual Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year









