FinderQuery Client vs Whirl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FinderQuery Client
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FinderQuery Client lets you browse and access files on your Mac from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Proβdirectly over your local network. Used together with FinderQuery Server (available on the Mac App Store), you can: β’ Browse Finder folders with icons, including hidden files β’ Preview files and folders on your Mac β’ Stream videos and PDFs instantly without downloading β’ Share a streaming link (URL) to open files in third-party apps β’ Download and view supported files directly in the app Privacy & Security Your privacy matters: β’ Local-network only: the app never sends your data to the internet and connects only to your Mac running FinderQuery Server β’ Mac-controlled access: the server never initiates connections; connections are started only from your device β’ Encrypted control connection: mutual TLS (mTLS) encrypts communication between the client and your Mac β’ Verified pairing: you can connect only after approving the connection on your Mac and confirming the client certificate fingerprint β’ 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 isnβt encrypted. Access is still protected using randomized file paths and an authentication tokenβonly someone with the URL can view the file.
Whirl
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Never argue again. Whirl solves everyday indecision in a fun, fair way. Whether youβre trying to pick a restaurant or decide on a movie, simply add your options to Whirlβs vibrant Spin Decision Wheel and give it a whirl. The wheel spins with smooth physics and lands on a random, unbiased choice every time β even a simple yes/no question is settled instantly (just flip a coin or roll virtual dice for heads or tails). Custom Wheels Made Easy. Whirl lets you create any wheel of fortune in seconds. Add as many labels as you want, paste an entire list from Notes or Excel, and customize each slice. Choose colors, fonts, and spin animations to match your style. Enable weighted options to make favorites more likely, or toggle no-repeat mode for draws and turn-taking. You can even pick from 100+ ready-made templates (food, games, classrooms, and more) to save time. Save and Share Your Favorites. All your wheels are automatically saved β never rebuild a wheel twice. Tag and organize wheels (e.g. Work, Chores, Fun) so the perfect wheel is always ready. Easily disable options on the fly and spin again for a new result. Share your wheel and spin results with friends or classmates to settle debates instantly. Make It Yours. Whirl is fast, private, and completely local β no account needed and no tracking. Unlock Whirl Premium once and enjoy an ad-free experience with beautiful themes and fun sound effects. Your purchase is a lifetime unlock (no subscriptions!) for unlimited use and updates. Get Spinning. Download Whirl today and make decision-making effortless (and fun!). SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Whirl: Spin Decision Wheel offers one lifetime subscription option. The Lifetime subscription is priced at $2.99 in United States. Pricing in other countries may vary depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes account setting at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes account setting to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the privacy policy here: https://whirl-decision-wheel.web.app/privacy Read the Terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FinderQuery Client at none against Whirl's 1. FinderQuery Client also leads on ads (none vs shown). Whirl's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Whirl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FinderQuery Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
FinderQuery Client ships an update every 17 months, Whirl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FinderQuery Client | Whirl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Weida Fan | Shivam Sompura |
In-app purchases
FinderQuery Client
No in-app purchases
Whirl
- Whirl Premium Lifetime$2.99









