Comparison

WiBeam vs Scrolly

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

Head to head
About

WiBeam

Features
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WiBeam turns any WiFi network into a scannable QR code. Guests scan with their phone camera and connect instantly - no password typing, no platform limits. Works on any phone with a camera. WHY WIBEAM - 3-Second Sharing: Open the app, tap a network, show the QR. 15x faster than typing a password. - Cross-Platform: Works on any phone with a camera. Recipients do not need WiBeam installed. - Privacy-First: Passwords are stored in iOS Keychain, never uploaded, never logged. The app works fully offline. - Biometric Vault: Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID so only you can view your networks. KEY FEATURES - Generate WiFi QR codes for any network (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WEP, Open) - Save QR codes to Photos for printing or messaging - Share via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or any app via the system share sheet - Manage unlimited WiFi networks with names, notes, and custom colors - Star favorite networks for one-tap access - Search networks instantly by name - Custom QR colors and brand colors to match your home or business - Add your logo to the center of every QR code - Set QR codes to expire after a set date for guest networks - Print poster-sized QR codes via AirPrint for cafes, lobbies, and Airbnb - Home screen widget for instant QR access without opening the app - iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad - Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID WHO USES WIBEAM - Home hosts receiving guests - Cafes, salons, hotels, B&Bs, and small businesses welcoming customers - Airbnb hosts leaving WiFi access for guests - Smart home users adding new devices to the network - IT teams managing multiple office networks PERFECT FOR HOSPITALITY Print a WiBeam poster and stick it on the counter. Customers scan, connect, and you never say "the password is..." again. Set an expiry date and rotate access weekly for security. Ideal for cafes, hotels, salons, and short-term rentals. SECURITY - Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with kSecAttrAccessibleWhenUnlockedThisDeviceOnly - Optional Face ID or Touch ID required to unlock the app - No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs - Fully offline - the app makes zero network requests on its own - iCloud sync (optional, Pro only) uses your private CloudKit database FREE TIER - Store up to 3 WiFi networks - Unlimited QR code generation - Save to Photos and basic sharing PREMIUM Unlock unlimited networks, iCloud sync, home screen widget, custom QR colors, logo embed, timed access, biometric lock, and poster printing. - Monthly: $1.99 with a 7-day free trial - Annual: $14.99 (save 37% versus monthly) - Lifetime: $9.99 one-time payment - pay once, use forever SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Download WiBeam today and never type a WiFi password again.

About

Scrolly

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Scrolly turns your iPhone into a bright LED banner. Type a message, pick a look, and hold the screen up: at the airport, at a concert, in the stands, at a party. MAKE IT BIG • Type anything and see it fill the screen at once • Static or scrolling: left, right, up or down, at three speeds • Max size fits the whole message to the screen • Bold, blink, glow, border and mirror effects MAKE IT YOURS • Six fonts, any text colour, a custom colour picker • Backgrounds: solid colours, gradients or your own photo • Patterns: dots, stars, hearts, stripes, checks • Animated backgrounds: pulse, drift, twinkle, rainbow • Frames: line, double, dashed or chasing lights • Classic LED dot look, round or square READY-MADE TEMPLATES • 40+ banners for love, parties, concerts, sports and everyday • Airport pickup, welcome home, happy birthday, encore, go team and more • Tap to play, tap the pencil to make it your own LIGHT STICKS • A Flash tab with 12 glowing light sticks in any colour • Full brightness, screen stays awake, breathing glow SAVE AND SHARE • Save banners and find them first in Templates • Export as MP4 video or animated GIF and share anywhere • Save clips straight to Photos MADE FOR THE MOMENT • Portrait or landscape, or follow the phone • Brightness boost during playback, restored after • Reduce-flash setting and a 3 Hz blink cap for photosensitive safety • 20 languages, switchable inside the app PRIVATE BY DESIGN Scrolly works entirely on your iPhone. No account, no tracking, no network requests. Your messages stay on your device. Hold it up and say it big.

Screenshots

WiBeam3 screens
Scrolly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrolly at none against WiBeam's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. WiBeam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scrolly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
WiBeam versus Scrolly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiBeamScrolly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer蓺 周ADELINA RAILEAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WiBeam

Subscriptions2
  • WiBeam Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • WiBeam Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WiBeam Lifetime$9.99
None

Scrolly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiBeam free?
WiBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrolly free?
Scrolly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WiBeam or Scrolly have ads?
Neither WiBeam nor Scrolly shows ads.

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