Comparison

WiFi Explorer Pi vs StellarVision

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Explorer Pi

This app helps IT professionals analyze and troubleshoot wireless networks using external sensors. It provides real-time scan results with detailed network information, spectrum views, and advanced filtering options for efficient network management.

Highlights
  • Real-time Wi-Fi scanning
  • Detailed network analysis
  • Spectrum visualization
  • Advanced filtering options
  • Support for multiple Wi-Fi generations
  • Remote sensor connectivity
Features
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WiFi Explorer Pi is a Wi-Fi scanner and analyzer designed to help WLAN and IT professionals design, validate, and troubleshoot wireless networks using external sensors. It connects securely to supported mobile sensors—including WLAN Pi Go, Hamina Clip, and Oscium Nomad—as well as other WLAN Pi devices, remote sensors, and compatible custom sensors. It delivers real-time scan results with detailed information about every network it detects. You can tag scans with a location, share them through AirDrop or other apps, and save them for later analysis. Saved scans can be opened in tools like WiFi Explorer Pro 3 or Wireshark for deeper inspection. The app also provides a spectrum view that shows how channels are being used across the band, helping you quickly spot congestion and interference. Filtering includes basic and advanced options. You can filter by band, SSID, BSSID, channel, channel width, security type, Wi-Fi generation, and more. For networks that advertise it, you can also filter by channel utilization and the number of associated stations, making it easier to focus on the networks that matter most. FEATURES • Clean, intuitive interface • Add, manage, and automatically discover local sensors • Support for WLAN Pi Go, Hamina Clip, Oscium Nomad, other WLAN Pi devices, remote sensors, and compatible custom sensors • Support for 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands and 20, 40, 80, 160, and 320 MHz channels • Support for Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, 6E, and 7 • Works with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be networks • Visualization of how networks are spread across channels • Basic and advanced filtering options • Manage and share scan results • Light and dark mode support ADVANCED FEATURES • Detailed network capabilities with full information element breakdowns for advanced troubleshooting • Import capture files to view detailed information about networks found in the capture • Configurable checklists for network validation and requirement compliance • Lock to a frequency to locate an AP or measure attenuation • Detection of deauthentication campaigns and tools to help locate their source You must connect a compatible sensor to scan for Wi-Fi networks. Supported options include WLAN Pi Go, Hamina Clip, Oscium Nomad, other WLAN Pi devices, and compatible custom sensors. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at https://www.intuitibits.com/contact/ Terms of Use (standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.intuitibits.com/legal/wifiexplorerpi-privacy-policy/

About

StellarVision

Features
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StellarVision puts your home security in the palm of your hand. Monitor your cameras from anywhere, manage multiple homes, and stay in control - all from one beautifully designed app. -- EASY SETUP -- Connect your cameras in seconds by scanning a QR code. No complicated configuration, no technical knowledge required. -- LIVE CAMERA FEEDS -- View all your camera feeds in one place. Switch between cameras instantly and keep an eye on what matters most. -- MULTIPLE HOMES -- Managing more than one property? StellarVision supports multiple homes so you can monitor everything from a single app. -- PLANS FOR EVERY NEED -- Free - 1 home - Up to 2 cameras - Full app access Starter - $9.99 / year - 1 home - Up to 2 cameras - No ads Core - $39.99 / year - Up to 2 homes - Unlimited cameras - No ads - All camera features -- SIGN IN YOUR WAY -- Sign in with Apple, Google, or email - your choice. -- BUILT WITH PRIVACY IN MIND -- Your camera data stays yours. StellarVision does not store or share your camera footage. Subscriptions are billed annually to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WiFi Explorer Pi4 screens
StellarVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WiFi Explorer Pi at monthly against StellarVision's every 3 months. StellarVision's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. WiFi Explorer Pi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StellarVision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Explorer Pi ships an update monthly, StellarVision every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WiFi Explorer Pi versus StellarVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi Explorer PiStellarVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntuitibits LLCPete Cruz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WiFi Explorer Pi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

StellarVision

Subscriptions2
  • Starter Yearly$9.991 Year
  • StellarVision Core$39.991 Year

Questions

Is WiFi Explorer Pi free?
WiFi Explorer Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StellarVision free?
StellarVision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WiFi Explorer Pi or StellarVision have ads?
Neither WiFi Explorer Pi nor StellarVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Explorer Pi or StellarVision?
WiFi Explorer Pi ships an update monthly, and StellarVision every 3 months. Most recently, WiFi Explorer Pi was updated on November 3, 2026 and StellarVision on October 31, 2026.

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