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Head-to-head · Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps

Fing Security vs Airward

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Fing Security #1 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Fing Security
Airward #8 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Airward

Fing Security leads on 0 checks, Airward on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFing Security · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAirward · 3 of 3

Fing Security scores higher on our rubric for wi-fi security scanner apps: 9.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Fing Security is the better fit for home users who want broad network visibility. Airward is the better fit for mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts.

  • Fing Security fits best

    Home users who want broad network visibility

  • Airward fits best

    Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts

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Side by side

Feature Fing Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Airward 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.7
Ranking #1 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps #8 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for Home users who want broad network visibility Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €39.99 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android macOS
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Fing Security 0/3 · Airward 3/3
Device discovery Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Security checks Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Monitoring alerts Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet macos
Scan method Not checked yet Both
Our review
Pros
  • Finds devices and records brand, model, OS, IP, and MAC details
  • Checks router vulnerabilities and open ports, with unknown-device alerts
  • Free plan includes up to 3 scans per day and troubleshooting tools
  • Free plan includes live device inventory and on-demand rescans
  • Pro detects rogue access points and encryption downgrades
  • Local analysis keeps inventory and event history on the Mac
Cons
  • Free plan limits users to 3 scans per day
  • Continuous monitoring and unlimited manual scans require Premium
  • Shared workspaces and multi-user collaboration are in Professional
  • Available only for macOS 14 or later
  • Change alerts and full event history require Pro
  • Focused on local Wi-Fi monitoring rather than broader security
Our verdict

Fing Security scans connected networks to identify devices, router vulnerabilities, open ports, unknown devices, and hidden cameras. Its device inventory includes brand, model, operating system, IP, and MAC details, while network access…

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Airward is a macOS app for people who want to inventory devices on a local network and watch for suspicious Wi-Fi changes. It identifies devices by vendor, IP address, type and open ports, and lets users name, label and mark devices as…

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  1. Fing SecurityWi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. AirwardWi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fing Security — where it wins

    • Finds devices and records brand, model, OS, IP, and MAC details
    • Checks router vulnerabilities and open ports, with unknown-device alerts
    • Free plan includes up to 3 scans per day and troubleshooting tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits users to 3 scans per day
    • Continuous monitoring and unlimited manual scans require Premium
    • Shared workspaces and multi-user collaboration are in Professional

  • Airward — where it wins

    • Free plan includes live device inventory and on-demand rescans
    • Pro detects rogue access points and encryption downgrades
    • Local analysis keeps inventory and event history on the Mac

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only for macOS 14 or later
    • Change alerts and full event history require Pro
    • Focused on local Wi-Fi monitoring rather than broader security

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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