Comparison

Wi vs FastCat Wired Link

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

Head to head
About

Wi

Easily share your Wi-Fi network access with guests by generating a QR code. This eliminates the need for manual password entry, allowing visitors to connect in seconds. It's ideal for homes, offices, and public spaces.

Highlights
  • Create Wi-Fi QR codes
  • Share network access instantly
  • No password typing required
  • Guest connection in seconds
  • Simple and fast interface
Features
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WiFi Share makes it easy to get guests on your Wi‑Fi—without typing passwords. Create a QR code for your network, then let others scan to connect in seconds. How it works Create a Wi‑Fi pass in the app Show and share the QR code to your guest They scan and join—done Perfect for Home guests Offices and shared spaces Short‑term rentals Cafes and events Simple, fast, and practical No more spelling passwords out loud Fewer typos and failed attempts Share access in a way that feels effortless

About

FastCat Wired Link

Features
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FastCat Wired Link lets your iPhone use a Windows computer network connection over USB or a local network, helping reduce Wi‑Fi fluctuations and mobile-network latency. Key Features - USB wired networking: Connect your iPhone and Windows computer with a USB cable for a more stable, low-latency connection. - Wi‑Fi gateway: Share the computer connection with multiple phones on the same local network. - Account benefits: Sign in to sync membership and usage benefits. - Connection diagnostics: View connection status, traffic totals, speed, and troubleshooting guidance. - Optional rewarded ads (China Mainland only): Free users can choose to watch one non-personalized Tencent Youlianghui ad to add one hour of usage. FastCat uses the iOS system VPN interface only after you actively start a connection. Network packets are forwarded to the computer or gateway device you choose. The app does not record browsing domains, page content, or packet contents. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.liibei.com/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Wi3 screens
FastCat Wired Link1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wi at none against FastCat Wired Link's 3. Wi also leads on ads (none vs shown). FastCat Wired Link's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. FastCat Wired Link sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wi ships an update every 4 months, FastCat Wired Link weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Wi versus FastCat Wired Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFastCat Wired Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLUR TEC LLCShanghai Libei Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Wi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FastCat Wired Link

Subscriptions2
  • FastCat Monthly$0.991 Month
  • FastCat Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • FastCat Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Wi free?
Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FastCat Wired Link free?
FastCat Wired Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wi or FastCat Wired Link have ads?
FastCat Wired Link shows ads; Wi does not.
Which is updated more often, Wi or FastCat Wired Link?
Wi ships an update every 4 months, and FastCat Wired Link weekly. Most recently, Wi was updated on November 5, 2026 and FastCat Wired Link on October 31, 2026.

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