# WiFi Priority

> Prioritize Wi-Fi network connections by disabling auto-join for unwanted networks. (iPhone/iPad app by Florian Schimanke.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-priority/id963277048 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Florian Schimanke](https://appshunter.io/developer/288399510)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 195 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English
- Released: 2015-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-priority/id963277048/reviews.md

## What is WiFi Priority?

With “WiFi Priority“ it is finally possible to prioritize to which available network to connect first!

Generally all iOS devices rank available WiFi networks alphabetically and connect to the topmost known network in that list first. However, there are situations in which you may want to avoid that and prefer to connect to another known network instead. This is where “WiFi Priority“ comes to your aid. It simply lets you disable the auto-join function for selected networks and thus prioritize the one that you prefer by creating and installing a configuration profile on the device. 

Instead of making your device forget the topmost networks you can now prevent them from automatically connecting first. Just enter the network information for the networks you don’t want to auto-connect and let “WiFi Priority“ do the rest. Afterwards your preferred available network will always connect first and you will still be able to use the other networks by just tapping on them in your network list.

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NOTE: WiFi Priority does currently not work with enterprise encryption. Supported encryptions are WEP, WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal.

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## Key features

- Prioritize Wi-Fi network connections
- Disable auto-join for selected networks
- Manage network preferences without forgetting
- Install configuration profiles
- Supports WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal

## What do users think of WiFi Priority?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✅ Solves WiFi auto-connect blocking problem effectively
- ⚙️ Simple setup process with guided configuration
- 💾 Allows manual network selection without re-entering passwords
- 🎯 Prevents unwanted automatic network connections
- 🔧 Works as described in technical documentation
- ⏱️ One-time setup, no ongoing app usage required
- 📱 Compatible with multiple iOS versions

**Cons**

- 😕 Misleading app name suggests prioritization feature
- 🚫 Does NOT automatically prioritize networks by signal strength
- ❌ Only disables auto-join, doesn't enable true prioritization
- 🔐 Requires network password entry for setup
- 📋 Manual SSID entry required instead of auto-detection
- 🐛 Functionality breaks after device restart or iOS updates
- ⚠️ No support for WPA Enterprise authentication
- 🔄 Profile installation fails with special characters in passwords
- 📱 Lacks native support for newer iPhone models
- 🌐 Interface entirely in English with no language options
- ❓ Minimal documentation and no customer support
- 🔓 Profile management unclear and difficult to remove

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Profile fails to install with special characters in passwords
- App stops working after iOS updates require reinstallation
- Functionality breaks after device restart
- Incompatible with WPA Enterprise networks
- Incompatible with carrier-provided WiFi networks
- Profile installation loop in Safari
- Toggle 'show password' broken on iPad mini
- App unable to create profiles on some iOS versions
- Network blocking fails intermittently
- Profile installation marked as 'not signed' with no resolution

**Most requested features**

- True WiFi network prioritization by signal strength
- Automatic network selection based on priority order
- Support for WPA Enterprise authentication
- Auto-detection of available WiFi networks
- Profile synchronization across iCloud devices
- Automatic switching between networks when primary is unavailable
- Support for special characters and longer passwords
- Multi-language interface support
- Better profile management and deletion options
- Native iPhone 6+ and newer device support
- Online help documentation and support resources

## Recent user reviews (10 of 195)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-priority/id963277048/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This app does not work

*2025-06-29, version 1.5*

Want my money back

### 1/5 — Most worthless App

*2024-07-16, version 1.5*

The App does not work. The profile is not signed. Why? 

Beware. Do not buy

### 1/5 — Useless!!!!

*2022-11-12, version 1.5*

Scam. Useless. Do not install!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Blocks recalcitrant Wifi

*2022-09-06*

Blocking AU attempting to connect to their WiFi services while using Mineo is possible with this app. It has been successfully blocking in the background for the past 5 years.

### 1/5 — Review

*2021-09-09, version 1.5*

Terrible App. Asking for network to be disabled yet it is advertised as for automatically joining to the strongest wi-fi. Total rubbish. One star is even a high rating.

### 1/5 — Do Not Download

*2021-05-28, version 1.5*

Useless App.
Does not work.
Don't waste your money. Ripp off

### 1/5 — Terrible app❗️😢😢😢😢😢

*2021-05-10, version 1.5*

Doesn’t work as it should be. Bad bad bad❗️😢

### 2/5 — Disappointed, not priority but disable of WiFi networks

*2021-04-18, version 1.5*

This app doesn’t prioritize WiFi networks yet disables specific networks from being automatically connected And requires manual intervention to reconnect to non-priority networks 
Disappointing and IMO prioritizing means auto selection of WiFi on predefined order

### 1/5 — Die App schließt aus und priorisiert nicht!!

*2021-01-10*

Ich verstehe unter dem Titel und der Beschreibung der App, dass man Netzwerke priorisieren kann um z. Bsp das gerade am stärksten verfügbare Netzwerk automatisch zu wählen.
Diese App schließt augenscheinlich nur Netzwerke aus die man darin benennen kann.
Dasselbe kann jedes IPhone /IPad selbst.
Einen Support des Entwicklers erhalte ich wohl nicht, da die Supportfunktion nicht geht!
Wie ich die Einstellungen zurück bekomme ist auch nicht ersichtlich da die in der App angegebene Funktion in den IOS Einstellungen so nicht existiert! 

Bekomme ich irgendwelche Hilfestellung Frau//Herr Entwickler?

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-08-14, version 1.5*

Total waste of $1:50 the app does nothing. I want my money back !!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about WiFi Priority

### What does WiFi Priority do?

WiFi Priority allows you to control which available Wi-Fi network your iOS device connects to first. It achieves this by letting you disable the auto-join function for specific networks, preventing your device from automatically connecting to them.

### How does WiFi Priority work?

The app works by creating and installing a configuration profile on your device. This profile tells your device not to automatically join selected Wi-Fi networks. You can then manually select these networks when needed.

### What types of Wi-Fi encryption does it support?

WiFi Priority currently supports WEP, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal encryption types. It does not work with enterprise encryption.

### Can I still connect to networks that I've disabled auto-join for?

Yes, you can still connect to networks for which you've disabled auto-join. You will simply need to tap on the network name in your Wi-Fi settings list to connect manually.

### Is WiFi Priority free to use?

Based on the provided information, WiFi Priority is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2017-08-04

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Smaller bugfixes

Thanks for using WiFi Priority! If you like this update, please leave a positive rating or review on the App Store.
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### 1.4 — 2017-06-08

- Smaller bugfixes

Thanks for using WiFi Priority! If you like this update, please leave a positive rating or review on the App Store.
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### 1.3 — 2017-01-11

- Smaller bugfixes

Thanks for using WiFi Priority! If you like this update, please leave a positive rating or review on the App Store.
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### 1.2 — 2016-05-06

- Better handling of special characters

Thanks for using WiFi Priority! If you like this update, please leave a positive rating or review on the App Store.

### 1.1 — 2016-01-11

- Bugfixes

Thanks for buying WiFi Priority! If you like this update, please leave a positive rating or review on the App Store.

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