# Fing vs AccessMyLAN

The clearest difference is rating: Fing at 4.6 against AccessMyLAN's 1.4. Fing also leads on ratings volume (117K vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). AccessMyLAN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). 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. AccessMyLAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 117K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, AccessMyLAN every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | AccessMyLAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | [1.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accessmylan/id985279881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 9 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) | [Akamai Technologies Ireland Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/311021757) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #177 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


### AccessMyLAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accessmylan/id985279881)

This app allows organizations to customize and secure mobile devices for a safe internet experience. It enables quick device setup, tracks data usage, and displays mobile data and Wi-Fi policies defined by the organization. It requires a specific solution deployed by the organization to function.

**Highlights:** Quick device setup, Data usage tracking, Mobile data policy review, Wi-Fi policy review, Secure mobile internet

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

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

### Is AccessMyLAN free?

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

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

Fing is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while AccessMyLAN averages 1.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Fing or AccessMyLAN have ads?

Fing shows ads; AccessMyLAN does not.

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

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and AccessMyLAN every 4 months. Most recently, Fing was updated on November 11, 2026 and AccessMyLAN on November 1, 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.*