# Fing vs BIOSALC Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIOSALC Mobile at none against Fing's 7. BIOSALC Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Fing's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. BIOSALC Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, BIOSALC Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | BIOSALC Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418008243) | [Diego Fernandez Diaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/899278842) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #182 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


### BIOSALC Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biosalc-mobile/id899278839)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

Fing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BIOSALC Mobile free?

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

### Do Fing or BIOSALC Mobile have ads?

Fing shows ads; BIOSALC Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fing or BIOSALC Mobile?

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and BIOSALC Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fing was updated on October 23, 2026 and BIOSALC Mobile on October 18, 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.*