Comparison

WiFi Prober vs Smart Printer

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Prober

This network diagnostic utility helps engineers and IT professionals conduct Wi-Fi surveys. It provides detailed signal measurements, network tool analysis, and an augmented reality signal HUD for on-site assessments. Data can be saved and exported for further review.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi signal measurements (RSSI, noise, data rate)
  • BSSID roaming and channel change tracking
  • TCP connection and DNS resolution timing
  • Embedded speed test with ad/analytics blocking
  • Offline OUI database for vendor identification
  • Augmented reality signal HUD with camera overlay
  • Survey data saving and CSV export
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WiFi Prober is a network diagnostic utility for engineers and IT professionals performing Wi-Fi surveys on iPhone. WI-FI SURVEYS - View RSSI, noise, Rx/Tx Data Rate and connection details supplied by the companion Apple Shortcut. - Follow BSSID roaming events and channel changes. - View estimated channel width and MCS, with the assumptions available in the app. - Arrange dashboard blocks in Settings and keep your preferred order. - Save long surveys and export the current or a previous survey as CSV. NETWORK TOOLS - Measure TCP connection time to your Wi-Fi gateway and external hosts, with IPv4/IPv6 support and custom targets. - Check DNS resolution time. - Run the embedded Yandex Internetometer speed test in a temporary web session with known advertising and analytics requests blocked. - Identify equipment vendors using an offline OUI database. AR SIGNAL HUD Overlay available signal measurements and equipment information on the camera view. Record and preview video during a site survey. SETUP AND COLLECTION Wi-Fi signal measurements require the WiFi Monitor Agent 2 companion Shortcut. Install and verify it in Settings → Wi-Fi Shortcut. Network Tools are available without installing the Shortcut. Collection runs while WiFi Prober is active. Leaving, locking or closing the app stops collection; press Start to begin again. A fresh launch or a return after two hours away clears old dashboard readings, while saved surveys remain available for export. No WiFi Prober account is required.

About

Smart Printer

Features
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Smart Printer App lets you print, scan, sign, and manage printer supplies from your phone. Print photos, documents, and web pages, scan paper to PDF, sign and annotate files, and keep track of your toner and ink levels. Print Connect to your printer over Wi-Fi and print photos from your library, PDF files, Word documents, and web pages. Compatible with a wide range of printer models. Scan to PDF Use your camera to scan documents, receipts, and invoices. Save them as PDF files with edge detection and adjustable filters. Edit & sign Add a signature, insert text, and annotate PDF documents with pen and marker tools. Print or share the result. Track toner & ink Read ink levels from supported printers, or add and update cartridge levels manually. Keep an overview of your printers and cartridges so you know when supplies are running low. Smart Printer App works for home, office, and small business use. Unlock all premium features with a $9.99 weekly subscription. You can cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/medvedev-policy/?v=4

Screenshots

WiFi Prober4 screens
Smart Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WiFi Prober at none against Smart Printer's 1. Smart Printer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Smart Printer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. WiFi Prober asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Prober ships an update every 6 months, Smart Printer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
WiFi Prober versus Smart Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi ProberSmart Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel SemenishchevMedvedev Aleksandr

In-app purchases

None

WiFi Prober

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Printer

Subscriptions1
  • Printer Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is WiFi Prober free?
WiFi Prober is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Printer free?
Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WiFi Prober or Smart Printer have ads?
Neither WiFi Prober nor Smart Printer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Prober or Smart Printer?
WiFi Prober ships an update every 6 months, and Smart Printer weekly. Most recently, WiFi Prober was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart Printer on October 31, 2026.

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