# WiFox vs Timeshifter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timeshifter at 92% against WiFox's 16%. Timeshifter also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.7). WiFox's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Timeshifter is free to download; WiFox costs $2.99 up front. WiFox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and Timeshifter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timeshifter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timeshifter has 2.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of WiFox's written reviews are positive against 92% of Timeshifter's.

WiFox ships an update every 5 weeks, Timeshifter weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WiFox | Timeshifter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifox/id1130542083/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #162 | **#29** |
| Size | 10 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [foXnoMad, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130542082) | [Timeshifter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380684373) |

## What reviewers say

### WiFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifox/id1130542083)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Access a global map of airport and lounge Wi-Fi passwords. Easily copy passwords to your clipboard and contribute new information. The app offers offline map access and helps identify secure networks.

**Highlights:** Offline map of Wi-Fi passwords, One-tap password copy, User-submitted password contributions, Password rating system, Secure network identification, Automatic airport detection (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiFox Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Timeshifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides personalized plans to reduce jet lag based on sleep science and your individual chronotype. It guides you on when to seek or avoid light, sleep, nap, and use optional supplements like melatonin and caffeine.

**Highlights:** Personalized jet lag plans, Circadian Time™ advice, Practicality Filter™, Quick Turnaround® feature, Pre-travel adjustment advice, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeshifter | $24.99 | per year |
| discounted jet lag plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| jet lag plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective at reducing jet lag
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- ⏱️ Helpful notifications
- 🔍 Explains the science behind the recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Difficult to follow recommendations during travel
- 🤒 Melatonin not always readily available
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or getting stuck on a white screen
- Issues with account login and data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust plan for unexpected schedule changes
- Integration with fitness trackers or sleep apps
- Recommendations for meal timing and nutrition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WiFox free?

WiFox costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Timeshifter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WiFox or Timeshifter?

Timeshifter is rated higher. WiFox averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Timeshifter averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do WiFox or Timeshifter have ads?

Neither WiFox nor Timeshifter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WiFox or Timeshifter?

WiFox ships an update every 5 weeks, and Timeshifter weekly. Most recently, WiFox was updated on November 6, 2026 and Timeshifter on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WiFox or Timeshifter?

WiFox currently peaks at #162 in the App Store charts, and Timeshifter at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*