Wi vs Hmbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wi
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Wi-Fi Spot Box is Free Wi-Fi connection spot. By using this application, your iPhone is easily connectable to Wi-Fi Spot Box. Moreover, this application also has Beacon function, it teaches you that Wi-Fi Spot Box is close. You can tweet immediately, even if you are traveling.
Hmbox
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The hmbox is a digital measuring instrument based on the hygrometric measuring methode to determine the moisture of different building materials. Measurements are user-friendly and non-destructively by one-time mounting the hmbox on the surface. The hmbox collects and transmits all data via 2G mobile network to a central server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wi at every 4 weeks against Hmbox's every 2 months. Wi also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wi ships an update every 4 weeks, Hmbox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wi | Hmbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HASWARE INC. | FP Floor Protector GmbH |
In-app purchases
Wi
No in-app purchases
Hmbox
No in-app purchases
