# WiFi View vs Max

WiFi View and Max both sit at 2.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 25% of Max's written reviews are positive against 16% of WiFi View's. WiFi View's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Max holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 280 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of WiFi View's written reviews are positive against 25% of Max's.

WiFi View ships an update every 2 months, Max every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WiFi View | Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-view/id997684591/reviews) | **[2.4 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 180 | **280** |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [武裕 麦](https://appshunter.io/developer/953003312) | [Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472724044) |

## What reviewers say

### WiFi View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-view/id997684591)

Connect your device to WiFi cameras for real-time image and video transmission. Ideal for aerial photography, monitoring, and industrial inspections without disassembly.

**Highlights:** Real-time image transmission, Wireless WiFi connection, Supports iOS devices, Non-destructive testing, Image and video transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Good image quality when working
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🔌 Easy initial setup once configured correctly
- 📱 Photos save to phone's native photo library
- 🎯 Functional for intended inspection purposes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 WiFi connection fails frequently
- ⚠️ Does not accept special characters in SSID/password
- ⚠️ Does not accept spaces in WiFi network names
- 🚫 App crashes and freezes regularly
- ❌ Cannot exit app without force-shutting down phone

**Reported bugs**

- WiFi connection fails with correct credentials
- App crashes when launched on iPhone X and newer
- Cannot exit app without force-shutting down device
- SSID field rejects spaces and special characters
- Password field rejects special characters

**Requested features**

- Update app to work with modern iOS versions
- Add ability to export and share videos directly from app
- Implement proper customer support channels
- Add orientation markers to video/photos
- Support special characters and spaces in WiFi credentials


### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074)

Control hardware to capture photos and record videos wirelessly. Adjust resolution settings to optimize storage for your media.

**Highlights:** Wireless photo and video capture, Hardware control, Wi-Fi protocol integration, Resolution switching, Media storage optimization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Great for seeing things up close

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with unsecured WiFi

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing connected microscope
- Constant prompts to connect to WiFi even when connected
- Distorted or stretched image quality

**Requested features**

- Add image/video saving and editing capabilities
- Improve instructions and onboarding
- Add support for Bluetooth connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WiFi View free?

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

### Is Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WiFi View or Max?

Max is rated higher. WiFi View averages 2.2 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Max averages 2.4 from 280 ratings.

### Do WiFi View or Max have ads?

Neither WiFi View nor Max shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WiFi View or Max?

WiFi View ships an update every 2 months, and Max every 5 weeks. Most recently, WiFi View was updated on October 6, 2026 and Max on October 11, 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.*