WiFi Widget vs IP Insight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WiFi Widget
Quickly view Wi-Fi status, SSID, and IP address directly from your home screen. Save and share Wi-Fi passwords with ease.
- View Wi-Fi SSID in widget
- Display IP address in widget
- Save Wi-Fi passwords
- Share Wi-Fi passwords
- Check Wi-Fi status
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You should not need to dig through Settings just to check the network you are using NetState is a widget-first network utility for checking Wi-Fi and cellular status directly from your Home Screen HOME SCREEN WIDGETS - Small and Medium widgets - Watch one rewarded ad in the app to activate widgets - Current Wi-Fi SSID and local IPv4 address - LTE or 5G status on cellular - Refresh without opening the app - Automatic updates scheduled by iOS NETWORK DETAILS IN THE APP - Connection type and current SSID - Local IPv4 and IPv6 addresses - Gateway and subnet mask - System DNS servers - System-provided link quality on supported iOS versions ONLY THE INFORMATION YOU NEED - No ping or speed test during network refresh - No public-IP lookup or LAN scanning - No confusing local IP in the cellular widget - Clear stale status instead of a constantly moving timer PRIVACY - Location permission is used only for SSID access - Geographic coordinates are not read or stored - SSID and network addresses are processed on the device - Widgets contain no ads A banner appears only in the main app Status screen Widget refresh timing is controlled by WidgetKit and may vary with system scheduling Use the refresh button whenever you need to check the current state
IP Insight
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IP Insight is a simple, fast way to view your current public IP address and key network information. With IP Insight you can: Instantly see your IP (IPv4/IPv6 when available) and essential connection details View ISP (ASN) and approximate IP-based location Quickly spot VPN/proxy/relay indicators (when provided by the data source) Keep a history of checks to compare networks over time Copy and share values for support tickets or troubleshooting Great for: troubleshooting connectivity or region-related access issues verifying IP changes when switching Wi‑Fi/cellular networks quick checks while using a VPN
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IP Insight at none against WiFi Widget's shown. WiFi Widget's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WiFi Widget ships an update fortnightly, IP Insight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WiFi Widget | IP Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wonhee Jeong | Mark Varlamov |
In-app purchases
WiFi Widget
No in-app purchases
IP Insight
No in-app purchases
Questions
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