Comparison

iWepPRO vs Hegel Remote

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

Head to head
About

iWepPRO

Discover nearby WiFi networks, analyze their security, and calculate default passwords for many router families. Save your own network details and access a WiFi map with community-shared hotspots. Includes a speed test and device scanner.

Highlights
  • Nearby WiFi scanner
  • Router key calculator
  • WiFi map with community hotspots
  • Speed test and history
  • Local network device discovery
  • WiFi QR code scanner/generator
  • Free public VPN access
Features
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Find WiFi networks around you, check network and router security, and keep your own passwords in one place — no ads, no account required. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the Nearby tab to see the WiFi networks iOS has detected around you. 2. Tap a network. If it matches a known router family, iWepPRO shows the manufacturer's key-generation method. 3. Enter the network name (and MAC address when needed) to calculate the default key. 4. Save the result to My Networks, or connect directly from the app. NEARBY WIFI SCANNER See the networks around you as iOS discovers them, with signal strength and security type. Tap any result to inspect it or jump straight into the key calculator. ROUTER KEY CALCULATOR Support for 65 router families (SpeedTouch, Thomson, Orange, Bbox, Belkin, D-Link, ZTE and many more), using the manufacturer's own default-key algorithm — the same engine iWepPRO has shipped for over a decade. Six additional generators (digit, phrase and converter modes) cover routers that don't follow a fixed family pattern. WIFI MAP A map of WodSpots (free hotspots shared by the community) and airport/lounge WiFi information, plus free regional offline databases you can download so the map works without a connection. The free plan shows WodSpots and offline points within 50 km of you; Pro removes that limit worldwide. Airport data is never limited. SPEED TEST Measure download, upload and ping in seconds and keep a history of every test, with Siri Shortcuts support ("Run a speed test with iWepPRO"). DISCOVER DEVICES Scan your local network to see which devices are connected to it. FREE PUBLIC VPN SERVERS Connect through a free public VPN server (VPN Gate, University of Tsukuba) using iOS's built-in personal VPN. These are shared, third-party community servers — convenient for a quick, free connection, but not a private or audited VPN service. Use your own judgement for sensitive traffic. QR SCANNER Scan a WiFi QR code to join a network instantly, or generate one to share your own network. PRIVACY iWepPRO has no account system and no backend. The nearby-WiFi scan (NEHotspotHelper) and your saved networks are read and stored on your device. Location is only used to center the map and to measure the free-plan radius; it is never sent anywhere. REQUIREMENTS - iOS 26 or later, iPhone and iPad. - The nearby WiFi scan and local-network device discovery need a real device — they are not available in the iOS Simulator. IWEPPRO PRO (optional, auto-renewing subscription) - Worldwide map: WodSpots and offline-database networks beyond 50 km - Unlimited speed-test history - Unlimited favorites and saved networks - Early access to new Pro features - Supports ongoing development Plans: $9.99/year or $3.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://iwazowski.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://iwazowski.com/privacy/

About

Hegel Remote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a seamless remote for your Hegel amplifier. Control power, volume, inputs, and presets with a clear interface and customizable widgets. Enjoy direct Wi-Fi connection without accounts or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Direct Wi-Fi amplifier control
  • Power, mute, input, and volume management
  • Live amp display mirroring
  • Customizable presets and input naming
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Hegel Remote turns your iPhone and iPad into a calm, clear remote for your Hegel amplifier. It talks to the amp directly over your own Wi-Fi network: no account, no cloud, no ads. THE REMOTE • Power, mute, inputs and volume on one screen • A large volume gauge: drag it, tap the buttons, or hold a number to glide there gradually • A live picture of your amp that shows its display, input and volume • Presets: your favourite input at the right volume, one tap away • On iPad, presets and inputs are always in view, also in a small window next to another app • Works with VoiceOver MADE YOURS • Name your inputs (Vinyl, TV, Streamer) and hide the ones you don't use • Give an input its own volume, set the moment you switch to it • Night volume limit: a highest volume for the late hours • More than one Hegel? Add them all, at home or in your holiday home, and switch with a tap • Share your setup with another iPhone or iPad through a QR code • Gentle haptics and animations, each of which you can switch off OUTSIDE THE APP • Home Screen widgets, including one with your presets • Lock Screen widgets • Controls for Control Center and the Lock Screen: power, mute, volume up and down (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: turn the amp on or off, louder or quieter, mute it, or switch to an input or preset by its name ("Switch Hegel Remote to Vinyl"), also from an automation at bedtime • Apple Watch: power, mute, volume, inputs and presets on your wrist SUPPORTED AMPLIFIERS Hegel Röst, H95, H120, H190, H190V, H390 and H590, and the streaming amplifiers H150, H200, H400 and H600, connected to your network. The app finds your amp by itself, or you enter its IP address. TRY IT FREE Try everything free for 14 days. After that, one purchase unlocks the app for good: no subscription, all future updates included. Bought the app before? Then it stays unlocked. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or supported by Hegel in any way.

Screenshots

iWepPRO4 screens
Hegel Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hegel Remote at 74% against iWepPRO's 5%. Hegel Remote also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. iWepPRO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hegel Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hegel Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of iWepPRO's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hegel Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWepPRO ships an update every 6 weeks, Hegel Remote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iWepPRO versus Hegel Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWepPROHegel Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (31 ratings)4.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.1% of reviews74.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPGD Mobile Development S.L.Thijs Langenhuijsen

Customer experience

iWepPRO

All ratings31 ratings
Positive12.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative83.9%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive5.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative93.1%

Hegel Remote

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.7%

Bugs and requests

iWepPRO

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Crashes when selecting WiFi network info
  • Crashes when accessing hotspot data
  • Registration page fails to load
  • Zero WiFi networks detected during scans
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  • Inconsistent password generation across devices
  • Dictionary downloads fail or don't complete
  • In-app purchase restore button non-functional
  • App freezes during WiFi scanning
  • Incompatible with iOS 10.2.1 and other versions
  • Specific network names cause app crashes
  • Password copy function not working

Requested features

10 requests
  • Clear user guide and tutorial videos
  • Support for WPA2/WPA3 encrypted networks
  • Ability to copy passwords directly to clipboard
  • Disable background app operation and notifications
  • Improved app stability and crash prevention
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  • Better language support and localization
  • Responsive customer support system
  • Automatic WiFi network detection
  • Compatibility with all iOS versions
  • Include dictionaries in base app price

Hegel Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iWepPRO

One-time10
  • Dictionary 2005$0.99
  • Dictionary 2009$0.99
  • Dictionary 2010$0.99
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  • Dictionary 2011$0.99
  • Dictionary 2012$0.99
  • Dictionary 2013$0.99
  • Dictionary 2016$0.99
  • Online hotspots$0.99
  • Pack from 2011 to 2015$2.99
  • Pack from 2005 to 2016$4.99
1 purchases

Hegel Remote

One-time1
  • Unlock Hegel Remote$8.99

Questions

Is iWepPRO free?
iWepPRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hegel Remote free?
Hegel Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWepPRO or Hegel Remote?
Hegel Remote is rated higher. iWepPRO averages 1.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Hegel Remote averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.
Do iWepPRO or Hegel Remote have ads?
Neither iWepPRO nor Hegel Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWepPRO or Hegel Remote?
iWepPRO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hegel Remote every 9 days. Most recently, iWepPRO was updated on November 10, 2026 and Hegel Remote on November 11, 2026.

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