AP Installer vs Placeo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AP Installer
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The AP Installer app provides a record of Wi-Fi access point installations, using data captured on-site by the installer. It is not specific to HPE Aruba Networking equipment but offers additional features when used with AirWave network management. This app will look best on an iPad, but works on smaller screens. The app provides a structure for the installer to record data about the installation: - Serial number or MAC of the AP can be scanned using a bar-code reading function or entered by keypad. - Text entry fields allow keypad entry of AP name, serial number, MAC, location and notes about the installation. - Up to 5 photographs can be attached to the record. These can show details of the installation, location or surroundings. - When used with an AirWave network management server, the app will download floorplans and the installer can indicate the position of the installed AP on the floorplan. Once the AP is placed on the floorplan, its location can be automatically updated to AirWave. - If AirWave is not present, the app can import a floorplan image from the photo album or an email attachment and APs can be placed on this image and their location recorded in relative dimensions. - If the device has GPS enabled, the latitude & longitude of the installation is recorded. If a simple street address lookup (from GPS) succeeds, the (approximate) street address is added. At the end of an installation run, the list of AP information may be emailed as a spreadsheet and a set of images: this can be archived as a permanent record and proof of each AP installed.
Placeo
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Placeo is minimalistic, clutter free place finder for you. Have you ever been in a situation when you need to find Fuel station near you? Places NearMe searches food, atm, banks, hotel and almost every type of useful places around you. And it does so by minimal usage of battery. With pleasant and easy on eyes interface It provides you a complete list of places from the category of your choice. It includes ratings , distance and current availability and cost of the place. Placeo includes powerful text-based place search. It can find places with simple text such as βpizza in New Yorkβ. Type any query and it will give you the complete list of places matching the text. It includes powerful yet simple Map UI, which can show place details on Tap. It supports standard, satellite, and hybrid maps. It includes place details, which can show you images, address, phone no, website and other useful information. It also shows you reviews from other users so that you can make up your mind about the place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Placeo at every 6 weeks against AP Installer's every 16 months. Placeo also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AP Installer ships an update every 16 months, Placeo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AP Installer | Placeo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Peter Thornycroft | Abhishek Pandey |
In-app purchases
AP Installer
No in-app purchases
Placeo
No in-app purchases









