Comparison

WiFi+Transfer vs Hotspot Planet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WiFi+Transfer

Wirelessly share and transfer media files quickly and easily between mobile devices and computers. No cables or internet connection are required, offering secure and unlimited file transfers.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • No internet required
  • Secure connections
  • Unlimited file size and count
  • Automatic device discovery
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Transfer anytime, anywhere: Share and transfer files easily, quickly, and without limits between different platforms! No USB cable needed anymore! Wirelessly transfer your media content between mobile devices, PC, MAC - no complex setup, no additional application needed. 【Easy to use & cross platforms】 - Find nearby devices automatically - One tap to send or receive files between mobile devices - Multiple ways to connect devices - Easily connect your mobile devices to PC and MAC 【Secure the transfer】 - Authorize the connection with one confirmation - Full control the transfer at both of sender and receiver 【No internet required 】 - Transfer files anytime and anywhere - No mobile data, and not mandatory network connection - No transfer speed limit - Unlimited count and size of transferred files 【Main functions】 - Find nearby devices automatically - Transfer to any device in the same Wi-Fi network - Connect devices via QR code optionally - Share photos, videos and music files to any mobile device offline - Turn Wi-Fi on – that’s all that is needed for Apple devices to connect - Transfer between iPhone, iPad, PC and MAC - Copy, paste, delete media files from iPhone, just like a network drive - Authorize the connection and secure the transfer

About

Hotspot Planet

Easily connect to saved Wi-Fi networks with automatic activation. Access hotspots directly from a widget, which displays up to three available connections. The app supports various security protocols and allows for easy management of your Wi-Fi list.

Highlights
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
  • Widget for direct connection
  • Displays up to 3 hotspots on widget
  • Shows current Wi-Fi name
  • Supports WEP, WPA, WPA2 security
  • List item reordering
Features
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Hotspot Planet safely stores the login details of the Wi-Fi networks you use most, so you can connect with a single tap from the list. Cafés, offices, schools, home routers — connect instantly without remembering or re-entering passwords. 【Key Features】 • One-tap connect — tap an item to instantly connect using the saved credentials • Home-screen widget — connect to your favorite networks right from the widget • QR code scan — add a hotspot easily by scanning a Wi-Fi QR code • WPA-Enterprise support — connect not only home networks (WPA/WPA2/WEP) but also enterprise/campus PEAP/MSCHAPv2 networks that require a username and server name • Secure storage — passwords are kept in the device's secure store (Keychain); secrets are never exposed to the widget • Biometric lock — protect editing with Face ID / Touch ID / passcode • Backup & restore — move your saved list when switching or reinstalling • iCloud sync — turn it on to keep your saved Wi-Fi list in sync across your devices via your own iCloud account (optional) • Current network display — see which Wi-Fi you're connected to in real time • Icons & colors — assign an icon and color to each item for quick recognition 【Good to Know】 • Supported security — home Wi-Fi with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 • Reorder — long-press the list to arrange items in any order • If the current-network status doesn't refresh, tap the "Refresh" button to check again • Connection works only when a saved Wi-Fi network is nearby • The developer does not collect the Wi-Fi information you add to the app 【Perfect for】 - Anyone tired of retyping Wi-Fi passwords across multiple places - People who frequently use WPA-Enterprise networks at work or school - Sharing Wi-Fi access quickly with family or colleagues - Anyone who wants to keep passwords secure By default, all processing happens on-device. If you turn on iCloud sync, your saved list is synced across your own devices through your iCloud account, and is never sent to the developer's servers.

Screenshots

WiFi+Transfer4 screens
Hotspot Planet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hotspot Planet at none against WiFi+Transfer's shown. Hotspot Planet also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (732 vs 18). WiFi+Transfer's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WiFi+Transfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hotspot Planet sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WiFi+Transfer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hotspot Planet has 732 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of WiFi+Transfer's written reviews are positive against 32% of Hotspot Planet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi+Transfer ships an update every 3 months, Hotspot Planet every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WiFi+Transfer versus Hotspot Planet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi+TransferHotspot Planet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (18 ratings) — better3.5 (732 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings18732 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNero AGINNOAUS KOREA INC.

Customer experience

WiFi+Transfer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative36.0%

Hotspot Planet

All ratings732 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.4%

Bugs and requests

WiFi+Transfer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hotspot Planet

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Network creation doesn't work
  • Hotspot connection fails through widget
  • App doesn't connect to created networks
  • WiFi hotspot functionality non-functional
  • Settings must be accessed manually instead of through app
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  • Connection drops immediately after establishment

Requested features

5 requests
  • Clear user instructions and setup guide
  • Improved widget functionality for hotspot connection
  • Auto-connect hotspot feature
  • Better documentation on how to enable hotspot
  • Gaming console compatibility (Xbox One)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WiFi+Transfer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

Hotspot Planet

One-time3
  • A cup of coffee$0.99
  • A meal$3.99
  • Hearty support$9.99

Questions

Is WiFi+Transfer free?
WiFi+Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hotspot Planet free?
Hotspot Planet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WiFi+Transfer or Hotspot Planet?
WiFi+Transfer is rated higher. WiFi+Transfer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Hotspot Planet averages 3.5 from 732 ratings.
Do WiFi+Transfer or Hotspot Planet have ads?
WiFi+Transfer shows ads; Hotspot Planet does not.
Which is updated more often, WiFi+Transfer or Hotspot Planet?
WiFi+Transfer ships an update every 3 months, and Hotspot Planet every 6 weeks. Most recently, WiFi+Transfer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hotspot Planet on November 6, 2026.

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