Wi vs OpenRoaming
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.
OpenRoaming
This app enables free, seamless, and secure Wi-Fi access using your Google or Apple ID. Once activated, your device automatically connects to supported Wi-Fi networks globally without further action.
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Seamless connection
- Secure Wi-Fi
- Google/Apple ID login
- Automatic network attachment
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The OpenRoaming App configures your device with Free, Seamless and Secure Wi-Fi using your Google or Apple ID. This service can be leveraged in many Wi-Fi networks around the world. After activating the service on your device through the app, there is nothing more for you to do, your device will automatically attach to Wi-Fi where supported. Support: openroaming-app@external.cisco.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wi at every 4 weeks against OpenRoaming's every 27 months. Wi also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). 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, OpenRoaming every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on February 22, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wi | OpenRoaming |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HASWARE INC. | Cisco |
In-app purchases
Wi
No in-app purchases
OpenRoaming
No in-app purchases
