# SecureCRT vs WiFi Explorer Pi

The clearest difference is price: WiFi Explorer Pi at Free against SecureCRT's $9.99. WiFi Explorer Pi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). SecureCRT's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WiFi Explorer Pi is free to download; SecureCRT costs $9.99 up front. WiFi Explorer Pi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SecureCRT asks for nothing beyond the download.

SecureCRT holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecureCRT has 31 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of SecureCRT's written reviews are positive against 0% of WiFi Explorer Pi's.

SecureCRT ships an update every 4 months, WiFi Explorer Pi monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecureCRT | WiFi Explorer Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securecrt/id911124130/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-explorer-pi/id1498950680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **35.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VanDyke Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/911124133) | [Intuitibits LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/337359044) |

## What reviewers say

### SecureCRT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securecrt/id911124130)

This app provides secure remote access and terminal emulation for business applications on mobile devices. It offers advanced session management, allowing users to organize connections and import settings from desktop versions. Supports various emulation types and customizable session configurations.

**Highlights:** SSH/Telnet remote access, Terminal emulation, Advanced session management, Session organization with folders, Import desktop sessions, Multiple simultaneous sessions, Customizable session settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WiFi Explorer Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-explorer-pi/id1498950680)

This app helps IT professionals analyze and troubleshoot wireless networks using external sensors. It provides real-time scan results with detailed network information, spectrum views, and advanced filtering options for efficient network management.

**Highlights:** Real-time Wi-Fi scanning, Detailed network analysis, Spectrum visualization, Advanced filtering options, Support for multiple Wi-Fi generations, Remote sensor connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecureCRT free?

SecureCRT costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WiFi Explorer Pi free?

WiFi Explorer Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SecureCRT or WiFi Explorer Pi?

SecureCRT is rated higher. SecureCRT averages 2.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while WiFi Explorer Pi averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do SecureCRT or WiFi Explorer Pi have ads?

Neither SecureCRT nor WiFi Explorer Pi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SecureCRT or WiFi Explorer Pi?

SecureCRT ships an update every 4 months, and WiFi Explorer Pi monthly. Most recently, SecureCRT was updated on September 23, 2026 and WiFi Explorer Pi on September 19, 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.*