Comparison

WiFi Scanner vs BlinkFi

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Scanner

Features
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Network Analyzer is a complete network toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Diagnose Wi-Fi problems, map the devices on your LAN, and inspect hosts and services — all from one fast, native app. EVERY TOOL YOU NEED • LAN Scanner — discover every device on your local network with IP, hostname and Bonjour services • Port Scanner — check open ports with common presets or a custom range • Ping — continuous latency monitoring with live chart, jitter and packet loss • Traceroute — hop-by-hop path analysis to any host • Speed Test — download, upload and latency measurement • DNS Lookup — A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS and TXT records • Reverse DNS — resolve an IP back to its hostname • WHOIS — domain registration and ownership data • TLS Certificate Inspector — issuer, validity dates, SANs and the full chain • HTTP Inspector — status codes, headers, redirect chain and timing • Public IP — your external address with reverse DNS and NAT detection • Network Info — SSID, local IP, gateway, netmask and interface details • Subnet Calculator — CIDR ranges, usable hosts and broadcast address • Wake-on-LAN — power on your machines with a magic packet • Home Screen Widget — your current network at a glance BUILT FOR PRIVACY Everything runs on your device. No account. No ads. No analytics. No third-party tracking. History and favourites stay in local storage and never leave your iPhone. MADE FOR iOS Native SwiftUI throughout. Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver and iPad multitasking are supported from day one. History and recents make repeat diagnostics one tap away. NOTE Only scan networks you own or are authorized to test. LAN and Bonjour features require the Local Network permission. Location permission is used solely to read the Wi-Fi network name and is never stored or transmitted. PREMIUM Core tools are free, and you can try every advanced tool each day. Upgrade for unlimited LAN Scanner, Port Scanner, Traceroute, Speed Test, WHOIS, TLS and HTTP inspectors. Choose monthly, yearly (3-day free trial) or lifetime. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emrekotun.github.io/network-analyzer/privacy https://emrekotun.github.io/network-analyzer/support

About

BlinkFi

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Stop typing long WiFi passwords from hotel cards, cafe posters, and router stickers. Just point your camera. BlinkFi reads WiFi credentials from any printed text, from handwritten notes to typed cards and sticker labels, and lets you connect with one tap. No more squinting at tiny characters or mistyping passwords. HOW IT WORKS • Point your camera at a WiFi card, sticker, or poster • BlinkFi reads the network name and password automatically • Review the result, then tap to connect SHARE WITH A QR CODE Connected to a network? Generate a QR code and share it with your travel buddies, family, or anyone nearby. They don't need the app. They don't even need an iPhone. WORKS WITH EVERYTHING • Hotel room key cards • Cafe and restaurant WiFi signs • Router stickers • Handwritten notes • WiFi QR codes (scans those too) SMART RECOGNITION When standard recognition needs a boost, BlinkFi uses Apple Intelligence for enhanced text detection, free for everyone. This needs an iPhone 15 Pro or later on iOS 26 or later, with Apple Intelligence turned on. On other devices, BlinkFi uses the standard on-device recognizer. Scanning and recognition happen on your device. FREE TO USE Your first 3 networks are free. A network only counts once you actually use it: a successful connection, a QR code shown or shared, or a password copied. Misreads and failed joins never count. Reconnecting to and sharing networks you've already used stays free. Upgrade once to Pro for unlimited new networks and full network history. One purchase, shared with your family. PRIVACY FIRST Scanning and recognition happen on-device. Photos, network names, passwords and recognized text are never sent to any server. Your WiFi credentials stay on your phone. No analytics, no tracking, no account.

Screenshots

WiFi Scanner4 screens
BlinkFi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlinkFi at daily against WiFi Scanner's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. WiFi Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BlinkFi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, BlinkFi daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
WiFi Scanner versus BlinkFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi ScannerBlinkFi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMRE KOTUNddz.dev LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WiFi Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

BlinkFi

One-time1
  • BlinkFi Pro$4.99

Questions

Is WiFi Scanner free?
WiFi Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlinkFi free?
BlinkFi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WiFi Scanner or BlinkFi have ads?
Neither WiFi Scanner nor BlinkFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Scanner or BlinkFi?
WiFi Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and BlinkFi daily. Most recently, WiFi Scanner was updated on November 6, 2026 and BlinkFi on October 31, 2026.

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