Comparison

Share Internet Data (SID) vs WifiLink

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

Head to head
About

Share Internet Data (SID)

This app connects you to free internet worldwide by sharing Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile data within its community. It aims to provide internet access to those who cannot afford it, with future plans for a voucher system for users who share their data.

Highlights
  • Connect to nearby Wi-Fi hotspots automatically
  • Share your mobile data with other users
  • Expand internet coverage through community sharing
  • Avoid roaming and data charges abroad
  • Access internet when mobile data is depleted
Features
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Get Free Internet Worldwide with SID! Join SID´s Internet Sharing Community for FREE to be online, more often than before! SID´s mission is "To lift as many people as possible out of poverty by means of giving the less fortunate a way to access internet for free". Today using SID is free for all Users but in future those who share their internet will get compensated by a points-value-based voucher system, which they can redeem on the SID system to obtain internet themselves from other SID Users. The less fortunate will always be able to access internet for free somehow, even in the future, by getting a voucher with certain points for consuming certain ads and use those voucher points to compensate other nearby SID Users for giving them internet access. In this way the less fortunate will not have to pay, not even one cent for their crowd sourced internet access through other nearby SID Users devices or through Wi-Fi in the SID system. With SID you can get an Internet connection in a several different ways: - By a setting, enabling connecting automatically to the available nearby Wi-Fi Hotspots available in the SID App data base. Forget about typing passwords, just choose your settings from the menu and the app will do the rest for you. All SID user can also contribute by sharing even more Wi-Fi Hotspots with the rest of the SID community, in support of our above mission statement, by entering the password of all such Wi-Fi hotspots through the SID app, provided they are authorized to do so. - By a setting, enabling sharing your mobile data thus allowing other nearby SID User smartphones to get mobile data internet through your SID smartphone. Thanks to our disruptive technology, every device connected to Internet through SID App, acts like an internet host and expands the coverage of the internet network, which results in an expanded coverage range that allows better connection to more distant SID Users. Features: - Automatic connection: Just leave the application active in background and SID will start regularly an automatic Internet search, if the app disconnects from another SID smartphone or Wi-Fi network, it will search for another. - Disruptive technology: SID enables point-to-point and point-to-multipoint sharing of Internet between smartphones, tablets and any such other devices with the SID SDK inside. This enhances Internet access whether in a packed stadium or in a rural village, so long one device with SID inside has internet it can automatically share that internet with other SID devices. -Forget about roaming and extra data charges while you are abroad: Get free Wi-Fi in every city that you are visiting. -Spending all your mobile data before the end of the month won´t be a problem anymore, by becoming a member of the SID community, as you can get internet access from other nearby SID smartphones or tablets. - Share Wi-Fi Hotspots with your community and expand the coverage of the free internet enabled by the SID network of User devices in your city. - Mobile data: all the mobile data shared is from your existing data plan or monthly data bundle and no other plan is needed to use the application if you decide to enable that setting BUT make sure that your SIM provider (Mobile Network, Virtual Mobile Network or ISP) terms and conditions allow for sharing mobile data with your others, similar as you would otherwise do when activating the smartphones´ tethering or personal hotspot on your smartphone.

About

WifiLink

Easily share your Wi-Fi or hotspot connection without revealing your password. Generate encrypted QR codes for secure, password-free access. Ideal for businesses and individuals wanting a simpler way to connect.

Highlights
  • Encrypted QR code sharing
  • Password-free Wi-Fi access
  • Integrated Speedtest
  • Save or print QR code labels
  • Secure connection sharing
Features
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Need to share your Internet? Don’t give out your password. Simply scan the QR code from this app and let others connect to your Internet without the password! WiFiLink is the first app to offer encrypted QR codes for sharing Internet connections. It lets you easily share your Wi-Fi or hotspot connection without giving out your password! The connection can be shared by scanning the QR code. The QR code is encrypted so that only the app can decode it. No other third-party scanner can intercept or reveal your password. This is especially great for business owners, offices, restaurants, coffee shops, and other venues that offer Wi-Fi. Visitors can simply scan the QR code placed out by the business to connect to the Wi-Fi. WiFiLink is a better, smarter, and simpler way to connect and share. Whether you have a business or are just someone who wants to share the connection with those around you, this is a must-have service. How WiFiLink Works: When you connect to Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot for the first time, you just add a password, and you are ready to share your connection with others. 1. Add a password for the connected Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot (first time only). 2. Click on the QR code. In order for others to decode the QR code encryption and connect to your Internet without revealing your password, a WiFiLink App is required on both phones. App Features WiFiLink is the most secure and easy-to-use app, packed with the best features to help you share your Internet connection. Features of the app that make it most useful include: • Encrypted QR code Share your Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot with a friend or colleague using the QR code. Simply let them scan the QR code, and they can connect to your Internet without your password. • Speedtest Check the speed of connected Internet with a finger tap without needing to exit the app! • Save or print QR code Save or print QR code label for your Wi-Fi and display in your business premises, restaurant, hotel, or even at home. WiFiLink is the most useful app to share your Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot. Download the app and stop giving out your password. ONLY with WiFiLink! Support Us Our app is constantly undergoing improvement. If you have any feedback for us to improve, please send us an email with your feedback or suggestions. If you like our app, please rate us on the App Store and share it with your friends. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the Premium Subscription - You can enjoy No Ads experience with month subscriptions. - Payment will be charged at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Privacy Policy https://mywifilink.com/privacy.aspx - Term of use https://mywifilink.com/privacy.aspx -You can cancel your subscription via this URL https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039

Screenshots

Share Internet Data (SID)3 screens
WifiLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Share Internet Data (SID) at 100% against WifiLink's 11%. Share Internet Data (SID) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). WifiLink's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume 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. WifiLink sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Share Internet Data (SID) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Share Internet Data (SID) holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Share Internet Data (SID)'s written reviews are positive against 11% of WifiLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Share Internet Data (SID) ships an update monthly, WifiLink every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Share Internet Data (SID) versus WifiLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShare Internet Data (SID)WifiLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (11 ratings) — better3.3 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1124 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFRINWOTOKYOBAY K.K.

Customer experience

Share Internet Data (SID)

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WifiLink

All ratings24 ratings
Positive54.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%

In-app purchases

None

Share Internet Data (SID)

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

WifiLink

Subscriptions4
  • 1 month Subscription$4.491 Month
  • 12 month Subscription$4.991 Year
  • 3 month Subscription$7.993 Months
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  • 12 Month Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Paid Version$4.99
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Share Internet Data (SID) free?
Share Internet Data (SID) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WifiLink free?
WifiLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Share Internet Data (SID) or WifiLink?
Share Internet Data (SID) is rated higher. Share Internet Data (SID) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while WifiLink averages 3.3 from 24 ratings.
Do Share Internet Data (SID) or WifiLink have ads?
WifiLink shows ads; Share Internet Data (SID) does not.
Which is updated more often, Share Internet Data (SID) or WifiLink?
Share Internet Data (SID) ships an update monthly, and WifiLink every 5 days. Most recently, Share Internet Data (SID) was updated on September 8, 2026 and WifiLink on September 3, 2026.

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