# WifiScan vs Smart Scan

WifiScan and Smart Scan both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Smart Scan's written reviews are positive against 17% of WifiScan's. WifiScan's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WifiScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Smart Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WifiScan against 4.6 for Smart Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 248 and 217 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of WifiScan's written reviews are positive against 33% of Smart Scan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WifiScan | Smart Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifiscan-wifi-analyzer/id1595852470/reviews)** | [4.6 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-scan-device-detector/id6443914233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **248** | 217 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [光斌 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681535328) | [钰乐 晏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680830617) |

## What reviewers say

### WifiScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifiscan-wifi-analyzer/id1595852470)

Detect and analyze devices connected to your Wi-Fi network. Quickly identify unknown devices in hotels, rentals, or while traveling to understand and manage your network environment. Offers privacy management and protection guidance.

**Highlights:** Device detection within the network, Red Dot Detection, Wi-Fi Network Device Scan, Privacy management guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month vip | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 months vip | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly Premium VIP | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No clear instructions
- ❌ Ineffective detection
- ❌ Automatic billing issues
- ❌ Poor translation
- ❌ Unclear payment model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Detection not working
- Auto-renewal not cancelled
- IP address not verifiable
- No camera detection

**Requested features**

- Provide usage instructions
- Clarify payment/subscription model
- Improve detection accuracy
- Offer better translation


### Smart Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-scan-device-detector/id6443914233)

Detect hidden wireless devices in your surroundings for enhanced privacy and security. Quickly scan for suspicious devices connected to your WiFi network, offering peace of mind when traveling or in unfamiliar locations.

**Highlights:** Detect hidden spy devices, Scan suspicious devices, Identify wireless devices, Connect to WiFi network, One-click detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Scan Pro Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Scan Pro 6 months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Scan Lifetime | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WifiScan free?

WifiScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Scan free?

Smart Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WifiScan or Smart Scan?

WifiScan is rated higher. WifiScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Smart Scan averages 4.6 from 217 ratings.

### Do WifiScan or Smart Scan have ads?

Neither WifiScan nor Smart Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WifiScan or Smart Scan?

WifiScan ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Scan every 2 months. Most recently, WifiScan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart Scan on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*