WiFi Share vs FastCat Wired Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WiFi Share
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Share your Wi-Fi with a QR code your guests scan. They point their camera and join: no app to install, no password to type, any phone, even offline. No more dictating "uppercase B, lowercase 3, special characterβ¦". No more screenshots of the router sticker. HOW IT WORKS 1. Save a network: detect the one you're connected to, type it in, or scan its Wi-Fi QR code 2. Tap Share and choose "Show a QR code" or "Send to a nearby phone" 3. Your guest scans the QR with their camera, or accepts your send. They're online. WI-FI QR CODE FOR GUESTS (FREE) β’ Create a QR code for any saved network, free β’ Guests scan it with their phone's camera. They don't need any app, whatever the brand. β’ Show it on your screen, share it as an image, or print it β’ No internet needed to join: the QR holds the network name and password SEND OVER BLUETOOTH β’ Send a Wi-Fi password to a nearby phone, whatever the brand β’ Both phones need WiFi Share. No internet needed: the transfer goes straight from phone to phone β’ End-to-end encrypted and confirmed with a 4-digit code on both screens β’ Nobody on the radar? Show a QR code instead, in one tap β’ Choose when you're visible: always, only when receiving, or never WI-FI QR SCANNER β’ Scan the Wi-Fi QR code on a router, hotel card or cafΓ© table (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, open networks) β’ Save the network and join without typing a single character KEEP YOUR NETWORKS ORGANIZED β’ Your saved Wi-Fi passwords in one place: home, office, family, holiday rentals β’ Folders for Home, Work, Travel and Family (Pro) β’ Share history, so you know who you sent what and when PRIVATE BY DESIGN Passwords are stored in your device's secure Keychain and only leave your phone when you share them. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no servers holding your networks. PERFECT FOR β’ Hosts and holiday rentals: a Wi-Fi sign by the door, ready for every guest β’ CafΓ©s, offices, coworking spaces and hotels with a guest Wi-Fi β’ Families and friends tired of forwarding the password in the group chat β’ IT support, schools and anyone managing several networks FREE AND PRO Free: the Wi-Fi QR code, Bluetooth sending, the QR scanner, a classic printable QR sheet, up to 3 saved networks and 7 days of history. WiFi Share Pro is a one-time purchase, no subscription: β’ Unlimited saved networks β’ Folders and full history β’ Printable Wi-Fi signs: a Welcome sign with your own headline, QR and password, and Wallet cards (8 cut-out cards per page), with no WiFi Share branding β’ Custom themes and avatars Point, scan, connect.
FastCat Wired Link
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FastCat Wired Link lets your iPhone use a Windows computer network connection over USB or a local network, helping reduce WiβFi 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. - WiβFi 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WiFi Share at none against FastCat Wired Link's shown. FastCat Wired Link's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WiFi Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FastCat Wired Link sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WiFi Share ships an update every 6 days, FastCat Wired Link weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WiFi Share | FastCat Wired Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brothapps, SL | Shanghai Libei Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
WiFi Share
- WifiShare Pro$3.99
FastCat Wired Link
- FastCat Monthly$0.991 Month
- FastCat Yearly$7.991 Year
- FastCat Lifetime$12.99
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