# Google Smart Lock vs Wi

The clearest difference is rating: Wi at 3.5 against Google Smart Lock's 2.5. Wi also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (23% vs 10%). Google Smart Lock's advantage is chart position (#138 vs unranked) and ratings volume (634 vs 93). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Wi holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Smart Lock has 634 ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Google Smart Lock's written reviews are positive against 23% of Wi's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Smart Lock | Wi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-smart-lock/id1152066360/reviews) | **[3.5 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-toolkit/id1557822807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **634** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | **23.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Smart Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-smart-lock/id1152066360)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Securely log in to websites and apps using your phone's built-in security key or a physical Bluetooth key. It simplifies access by remembering your passwords and offering a more convenient sign-in experience.

**Highlights:** Use phone as security key, Use Bluetooth security key, Password saving, Simplified sign-in, Secure access

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- 🔒 Adds extra security layer
- 👍 Useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 18 update
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Yubikey
- 🐛 Doesn't work with child accounts
- 🐛 Unreliable, constant issues
- 🐛 Locked out of accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Doesn't detect nearby devices
- Endless login loop
- Incompatible with latest iOS

**Requested features**

- Support for NFC security keys
- Easier setup and usage
- Better compatibility with other devices


### Wi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-toolkit/id1557822807)

Diagnose your Wi-Fi network and enhance your online security. This tool offers one-tap checks for signal strength, speed, and latency, and helps detect hidden cameras and devices on your network for privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi signal strength check, Internet speed and latency test, Discover surrounding cameras, Find devices on network, Ping test for connectivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Smart Lock free?

Google Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Smart Lock or Wi?

Wi is rated higher. Google Smart Lock averages 2.5 out of 5 from 634 ratings, while Wi averages 3.5 from 93 ratings.

### Do Google Smart Lock or Wi have ads?

Neither Google Smart Lock nor Wi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Smart Lock or Wi?

Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, and Wi every 2 months. Most recently, Google Smart Lock was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wi on October 20, 2026.

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