# So vs BAX

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | So | BAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [So-net Taiwan Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/932691123) | [Kenta Wakasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292495916) |

## What reviewers say

### So

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/so-net-wi-fi/id1116876363)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bax-discover-fast-wi-fi/id1663757722)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BAX | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is So free?

So is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BAX free?

BAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do So or BAX have ads?

Neither So nor BAX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, So or BAX?

So ships an update every 5 weeks, and BAX every 8 days. Most recently, So was updated on October 8, 2026 and BAX on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*