Comparison

Protege App vs WiBeam

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

Head to head
About

Protege App

This app connects mentors and mentees within a structured program. Users can access workshops, save events, chat with their matched partner, and download program materials. It also facilitates communication with administrators and participation in surveys.

Highlights
  • Access workshops
  • Save event dates to calendar
  • RSVP for events
  • Download program materials
  • In-app chat with mentor/mentee
  • Respond to program surveys
  • Contact administrators via Help requests
Features
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The Protégé Mentoring App (hosted and facilitated by http://protege-mentoring.com/) is exclusively offered as a complimentary service to mentors and mentees who have been accepted onto a Protégé mentoring program. In addition, registered staff and program administrators will be able to download and use the Mentoring App free-of-charge. You will be invited by Protégé to download the App via email only once you’ve been confirmed as a participant or administrator on a mentoring program. When signing into the App for the first time, an OTP will be emailed to you to verify your email address. The Mentoring App allows all users to access workshops, save dates to their calendars, RSVP for events, download program materials and use an in-app chat function to communicate directly with their matched mentor / mentee. Users can also access and respond to program surveys and contact administrators using Help requests which will be responded to via email. The Protégé Mentoring App does not provide any paid content or services and there are no fees for creating an account and downloading or using the App.

About

WiBeam

Features
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WiBeam turns any WiFi network into a scannable QR code. Guests scan with their phone camera and connect instantly - no password typing, no platform limits. Works on any phone with a camera. WHY WIBEAM - 3-Second Sharing: Open the app, tap a network, show the QR. 15x faster than typing a password. - Cross-Platform: Works on any phone with a camera. Recipients do not need WiBeam installed. - Privacy-First: Passwords are stored in iOS Keychain, never uploaded, never logged. The app works fully offline. - Biometric Vault: Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID so only you can view your networks. KEY FEATURES - Generate WiFi QR codes for any network (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WEP, Open) - Save QR codes to Photos for printing or messaging - Share via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or any app via the system share sheet - Manage unlimited WiFi networks with names, notes, and custom colors - Star favorite networks for one-tap access - Search networks instantly by name - Custom QR colors and brand colors to match your home or business - Add your logo to the center of every QR code - Set QR codes to expire after a set date for guest networks - Print poster-sized QR codes via AirPrint for cafes, lobbies, and Airbnb - Home screen widget for instant QR access without opening the app - iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad - Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID WHO USES WIBEAM - Home hosts receiving guests - Cafes, salons, hotels, B&Bs, and small businesses welcoming customers - Airbnb hosts leaving WiFi access for guests - Smart home users adding new devices to the network - IT teams managing multiple office networks PERFECT FOR HOSPITALITY Print a WiBeam poster and stick it on the counter. Customers scan, connect, and you never say "the password is..." again. Set an expiry date and rotate access weekly for security. Ideal for cafes, hotels, salons, and short-term rentals. SECURITY - Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with kSecAttrAccessibleWhenUnlockedThisDeviceOnly - Optional Face ID or Touch ID required to unlock the app - No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs - Fully offline - the app makes zero network requests on its own - iCloud sync (optional, Pro only) uses your private CloudKit database FREE TIER - Store up to 3 WiFi networks - Unlimited QR code generation - Save to Photos and basic sharing PREMIUM Unlock unlimited networks, iCloud sync, home screen widget, custom QR colors, logo embed, timed access, biometric lock, and poster printing. - Monthly: $1.99 with a 7-day free trial - Annual: $14.99 (save 37% versus monthly) - Lifetime: $9.99 one-time payment - pay once, use forever SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Download WiBeam today and never type a WiFi password again.

Screenshots

Protege App4 screens
WiBeam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protege App at none against WiBeam's 3. Protege App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, ads 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. WiBeam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Protege App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Protege App versus WiBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtege AppWiBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXQRX Holdings LLP贺 周

In-app purchases

None

Protege App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WiBeam

Subscriptions2
  • WiBeam Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • WiBeam Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WiBeam Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Protege App free?
Protege App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WiBeam free?
WiBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protege App or WiBeam have ads?
Neither Protege App nor WiBeam shows ads.

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