# Fing vs tpMiFi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tpMiFi at none against Fing's 7. tpMiFi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 56%). Fing's advantage is ratings volume (117K vs 814) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating 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. tpMiFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fing against 4.6 for tpMiFi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fing has 117K ratings behind it against 814, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Fing's written reviews are positive against 77% of tpMiFi's.

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, tpMiFi every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fing | tpMiFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107/reviews)** | [4.6 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpmifi/id999189880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 814 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **76.6% 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 | **#167** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 32 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) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### Fing

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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


### tpMiFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpmifi/id999189880)

Easily manage your TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi device from your iPhone. Monitor data usage, battery life, and connected devices. Control network settings, manage files on an SD card, and perform device maintenance tasks.

**Highlights:** Monitor data usage, Manage connected devices, Control battery life, File sharing via SD card, Customize wireless settings, Firmware upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Reliable and stable connection
- 💡 Useful app features
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Excellent device performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 SMS inbox not working
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 Battery life could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- SMS inbox not opening
- Automatic data usage reset during the month
- Inability to access local network on iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Messages not displaying correctly in Persian language
- Slow performance after latest update

**Requested features**

- Add support for landscape mode
- Improve SMS handling and notifications
- Provide more detailed data usage tracking
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow renaming of connected devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fing free?

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

### Is tpMiFi free?

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

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

Fing is rated higher. Fing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while tpMiFi averages 4.6 from 814 ratings.

### Do Fing or tpMiFi have ads?

Fing shows ads; tpMiFi does not.

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

Fing ships an update every 4 weeks, and tpMiFi every 4 months. Most recently, Fing was updated on October 25, 2026 and tpMiFi on October 24, 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.*