Comparison

FinderQuery Client vs mDevice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FinderQuery Client

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FinderQuery Client lets you browse and access files on your Mac from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro—directly over your local network. Used together with FinderQuery Server (available on the Mac App Store), you can: • Browse Finder folders with icons, including hidden files • Preview files and folders on your Mac • Stream videos and PDFs instantly without downloading • Share a streaming link (URL) to open files in third-party apps • Download and view supported files directly in the app Privacy & Security Your privacy matters: • Local-network only: the app never sends your data to the internet and connects only to your Mac running FinderQuery Server • Mac-controlled access: the server never initiates connections; connections are started only from your device • Encrypted control connection: mutual TLS (mTLS) encrypts communication between the client and your Mac • Verified pairing: you can connect only after approving the connection on your Mac and confirming the client certificate fingerprint • On-device certificates: the certificate is stored in your Keychain and never leaves your device About streaming links To support opening streams in third-party apps, streamed file delivery isn’t encrypted. Access is still protected using randomized file paths and an authentication token—only someone with the URL can view the file.

About

mDevice

Features
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mDevice allows you to add, manage, and monitor all your devices from a single, clean interface. Whether you use multiple phones, laptops, or smart devices. mDevice keeps everything organized, synced, and accessible whenever you need it. Key Features All Devices in One Place Add mobile phones, laptops, computers, servers, tablets, smart devices, and even custom hardware. Live Device Monitoring View status details including battery level, location (if supported), last online time, OS version, and network information. Smart Actions • Play sound on supported devices • View location • Ping to check online status • Create and trigger custom actions Automatic Background Updates Device information updates every 15 minutes for real-time accuracy and visibility. Clean and Simple Interface Designed to help you find and manage any device quickly and easily. Private and Secure All data remains encrypted and accessible only to the owner.

Screenshots

FinderQuery Client4 screens
mDevice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: mDevice at fortnightly against FinderQuery Client's every 17 months. mDevice also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FinderQuery Client ships an update every 17 months, mDevice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FinderQuery Client versus mDevice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinderQuery ClientmDevice
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB96 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWeida FanAnshika Maurya

In-app purchases

None

FinderQuery Client

No in-app purchases

None

mDevice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FinderQuery Client free?
FinderQuery Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mDevice free?
mDevice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FinderQuery Client or mDevice have ads?
Neither FinderQuery Client nor mDevice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FinderQuery Client or mDevice?
FinderQuery Client ships an update every 17 months, and mDevice fortnightly. Most recently, FinderQuery Client was updated on October 20, 2026 and mDevice on October 11, 2026.

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