Comparison

WiFi Widget vs TimeZone Expert

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Widget

Quickly view Wi-Fi status, SSID, and IP address directly from your home screen. Save and share Wi-Fi passwords with ease.

Highlights
  • View Wi-Fi SSID in widget
  • Display IP address in widget
  • Save Wi-Fi passwords
  • Share Wi-Fi passwords
  • Check Wi-Fi status
Features
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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

About

TimeZone Expert

Features
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TimeZone Expert helps you compare world times and plan across time zones with less guesswork. Choose your local city, add related cities, and instantly see the matching time around the world. Adjust one time and every city updates together, making it easier to find a good time for meetings, calls, travel planning, or staying connected with family and friends abroad. TimeZone Expert also highlights weekends, public holidays, and off-work hours, so you can avoid inconvenient times before sending an invite. Key features: • Compare multiple cities at the same time • Adjust one time and see all cities update together • Automatically detect your local city or choose it manually • Search cities, countries, and time zones • Show weekends, public holidays, and off-work hours • Add selected times to your calendar • Support for Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook • Home Screen widgets for quick time checks • Apple Watch support for your selected cities • Custom holidays and office closures for specific cities • Built-in language support for international users TimeZone Expert is designed for remote teams, international families, frequent travelers, global students, and anyone who works or communicates across time zones.

Screenshots

WiFi Widget4 screens
TimeZone Expert3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TimeZone Expert at none against WiFi Widget's shown. TimeZone Expert also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Widget ships an update fortnightly, TimeZone Expert every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
WiFi Widget versus TimeZone Expert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi WidgetTimeZone Expert
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWonhee JeongPo-Han Chen

In-app purchases

None

WiFi Widget

No in-app purchases

None

TimeZone Expert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFi Widget free?
WiFi Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeZone Expert free?
TimeZone Expert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WiFi Widget or TimeZone Expert have ads?
WiFi Widget shows ads; TimeZone Expert does not.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Widget or TimeZone Expert?
WiFi Widget ships an update fortnightly, and TimeZone Expert every 5 days. Most recently, WiFi Widget was updated on October 15, 2026 and TimeZone Expert on September 30, 2026.

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