So vs BAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
So
Easily find and connect to free Wi-Fi hotspots across Taiwan. This app displays available networks with location details and allows direct connection via installed profiles, making it an essential tool for travelers.
- Find free Wi-Fi hotspots in Taiwan
- Display hotspot locations and contact info
- Connect directly with installed profiles
- Map and list view of hotspots
- Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese
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Easy access all available free Wi-Fi hotspots in Taiwan. ●Features 1. Display all available Wi-Fi hotspots with your current location or designated area, including shop's location & contact info. Easy to find by map display mode or lists. 2. No password inquiry, simply install connection profile & direct connect to selected Free Wi-Fi hotspots. 3. Best traveling tool for Free Wi-Fi Internet acccess available in English, Japanese & Chinese.
BAX
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Earn with Wi-Fi! BAX is a map application that visualizes the communication speeds of Wi-Fi spots worldwide. Collaborate with other users and complete the global Wi-Fi search map. Users who measure Wi-Fi will be rewarded with points called BAX. By accumulating 500 BAX, you can exchange them for Amazon gift cards and more. ■ App features: □ Find high-speed Wi-Fi on the map □ Search and check Wi-Fi speeds at your destination □ Simple measurement function □ Integration with Google Maps For terms and conditions regarding the use of the subscription, please refer to the following: Privacy Policy: https://bax.network/privacy_policy Terms of Service for this app: https://bax.network/terms_of_service Apple Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: So at none against BAX's 1. So also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). BAX's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. BAX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. So asks for nothing beyond the download.
So ships an update every 5 weeks, BAX every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | So | BAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | So-net Taiwan Limited | Kenta Wakasa |
In-app purchases
So
No in-app purchases
BAX
- BAX7 Days trial$2.991 Month
