Comparison

WiFiGuard vs Waveform

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

Head to head
About

WiFiGuard

Features
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WiFiGuard checks the Wi-Fi network you're on for the things that actually go wrong on public and shared networks: fake hotspots, interception, tampered DNS and risky router settings. Every scan is free. TEN CHECKS IN ONE TAP - Network security: open (no password) and broken WEP networks - Network profile: look-alike hotspot names such as "Starbuck5" or names spelled with letters from another alphabet, plus known WiFi attack hardware - Certificates: validates HTTPS for major sites and spots traffic inspection, when an installed certificate lets someone decrypt your secure connections - DNS security: asks your network's DNS server directly, compares its answers with encrypted DNS and checks anything different against the site's own certificate - Login pages: detects captive portals, ones imitating big brands or asking for financial details, and ones that send passwords unencrypted - Proxy detection: loads the same pages over HTTP and HTTPS and compares them, catching injected scripts and tracking headers, and spots a proxy set for your Wi-Fi - Router analysis: admin page encryption, default-password warnings, UPnP, Telnet and FTP, and known-vulnerable models - Exit point: your public IP, internet provider and where your traffic leaves the network - Network services: attack tools, Telnet, exposed file sharing and rogue proxies on the local network - Trusted network (Pro): compares your home or work network to how it looked when you trusted it CLEAR, CALM RESULTS Every finding explains what it means and what to do, in plain language. Dismiss something once and it stays hidden on that network only. WIFIGUARD PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) - Secure DNS: encrypted DNS through Cloudflare, Quad9, AdGuard, Mullvad or your own NextDNS profile, blocking malware and phishing domains. Use it everywhere or only on networks you don't trust. - Trusted networks: save the fingerprint of your home and work Wi-Fi. If a copy with the same name appears (an "evil twin"), or the router, DNS or internet provider changes, you'll know. - Auto-scan on join: with a Shortcuts automation, WiFiGuard scans every network you join and notifies you if something's wrong. Works with Siri and the Action button too. - History and reports: every scan saved, with PDF reports to share with IT or keep for your records. One payment, no subscription, shared with your family. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Analysis runs on your phone. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. - To test the network, WiFiGuard contacts well-known websites, public DNS resolvers and its own server, which sees your public IP address like any website and stores nothing. - Location permission is only used because iOS requires it to read the Wi-Fi network name. RETRO TERMINAL DESIGN A dark, monospace, scanline-lit interface that looks as serious as the job it does. IMPORTANT WiFiGuard is a security awareness tool. No tool can detect every threat, and results describe the network at the time of the scan. Secure DNS is not a VPN: it protects DNS lookups, not the rest of your traffic.

About

Waveform

Play your existing audio and video files offline without streaming or subscriptions. Organize your media library, customize artwork and metadata, and enjoy seamless playback across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Offline audio and video playback
  • Organize media library
  • Customize artwork and metadata
  • Supports various audio/video formats
  • Playlist management
  • CarPlay and Apple Watch integration
Features
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Waveform is an offline media player built for the audio and video files you already own. Import your media, organise your library, customize artwork and metadata, and play everything without streaming, subscriptions, or an internet connection. This app supports a wide range of audio and video formats, including MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, ALAC, MP4, MOV, WebM, and more. Features and Highlights: • Play audio and video stored on your device • Browse songs, artists, albums, playlists, and videos • Search and sort your library • Edit metadata and artwork • Build and manage playlists • Queue tracks with Up Next and Play Next • Shuffle, repeat, and set a sleep timer • Control playback with Now Playing and the mini player • Bring your library on the road with CarPlay • Bring your library anywhere with Apple Watch • Manage large libraries with multi-select tools • No streaming. No account. No subscription required App is compatible with: • iPhone and iPhone Duo • iPad • iMac • Apple TV • Apple Watch • Apple CarPlay • Siri Commands Thanks for using Waveform.

Screenshots

WiFiGuard4 screens
Waveform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Waveform at daily against WiFiGuard's every 5 months. Waveform also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFiGuard ships an update every 5 months, Waveform daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WiFiGuard versus Waveform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFiGuardWaveform
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBENJAMIN G RICHARDSONEvan Mourmouras

In-app purchases

None

WiFiGuard

No in-app purchases

None

Waveform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFiGuard free?
WiFiGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Waveform free?
Waveform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WiFiGuard or Waveform have ads?
Neither WiFiGuard nor Waveform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFiGuard or Waveform?
WiFiGuard ships an update every 5 months, and Waveform daily. Most recently, WiFiGuard was updated on October 30, 2026 and Waveform on November 9, 2026.

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