# Wi vs UniFi

The clearest difference is rating: UniFi at 4.7 against Wi's 4.1. UniFi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Wi's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UniFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UniFi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniFi has 25K ratings behind it against 980, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Wi's written reviews are positive against 47% of UniFi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wi ships an update every 3 months, UniFi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wi | UniFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (980 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-sweetspots/id855457383/reviews) | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unifi/id1057750338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 980 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 29 MB | 484 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axon Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779545727) | [Ubiquiti Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/683620863) |

## What reviewers say

### Wi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-sweetspots/id855457383)

Monitor your Wi-Fi signal strength and speed fluctuations over time. Identify the best and worst areas for Wi-Fi reception in your space to optimize device performance.

**Highlights:** Monitor Wi-Fi speed fluctuations, Locate fastest Wi-Fi spots, Locate slowest Wi-Fi spots, Optimize router placement, Easy-to-use design

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helped locate WiFi issues
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Useful for finding WiFi dead spots
- 👍 Great for optimizing WiFi coverage
- 👍 Accurate WiFi signal measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/crashing on newer devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent/inaccurate speed readings
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access
- 🐛 MAC address not updating correctly

**Reported bugs**

- App shows 0Mbps even with good WiFi
- Stops working after iOS updates
- Clipboard access on app launch/close

**Requested features**

- Add 2.4GHz and 5GHz band support
- Provide RSSI/dBm signal strength data
- Allow setting custom test duration
- Add heat map visualization
- Improve compare/history features


### UniFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unifi/id1057750338)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your home or business IT network from a single interface. Easily set up WiFi, monitor traffic, secure your network with VPN, and gain insights with detailed analytics.

**Highlights:** Centralized network management, WiFi setup and configuration, Traffic routing, Single-tap VPN access, Client and network analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Convenient remote management
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance
- 👍 Excellent network visibility and control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
- 🔍 Missing advanced configuration options
- 🔍 Inconsistent UI between app and web interface
- 🔍 Lacking some features compared to web interface
- 🔍 Unreliable notifications and alerts

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to local controller
- Incorrect device status and client information
- Frequent sign-outs and login issues
- Speed test and throughput data not working
- Topology view showing incorrect network layout

**Requested features**

- Customizable dashboard and widgets
- Ability to set time-based data usage reports
- Support for local-only network management
- Improved 2FA and authentication experience
- Apple Watch app for emergency reboots


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wi free?

Wi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UniFi free?

UniFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wi or UniFi?

UniFi is rated higher. Wi averages 4.1 out of 5 from 980 ratings, while UniFi averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

### Do Wi or UniFi have ads?

Neither Wi nor UniFi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wi or UniFi?

Wi ships an update every 3 months, and UniFi fortnightly. Most recently, Wi was updated on November 6, 2026 and UniFi on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*