WiFi Monitor: network analyzer

Rob Bl

Developer responded pointing out that all wifi-detecting apps require location permission now. I guess all the similar apps I have on my devices were from before this weird requirement. (*Why* it's a requirement, I can't imagine since the two apps I have find nearby networks just fine without intrusive permissions.) I'm taking down this review, but wanted to post this update/reply so the developer would know I'd seen and understood the response. PREVIOUS: Blocks most features unless you allow the app location access, which isn't necessary for any of those features. Similar apps can scan networks, channels, strength, etc without location access.

A Google user

Excellent tracking tool for your local Wi-Fi network. However, there are some problems removing the advertisements as described in the purchase process to do so. After purchasing the removal of a bad, some of the ads still appear there regardless of the purchase. Tried making contact with the developer but have not heard back yet. That part needs to be fixed. Other than that, it's an excellent tool. Certainly will let you know what's going on on your home network.

Stephen Pitt

App is a useful tool when diagnosing WiFi issues. I have noticed a few strange bevaiours in my WiFi and the monitor explained the cause of those issues. I have a question though. THe strength display sometimes indicates a given WiFi has dropped and removes the trace entirely from the display. That is, you dont see a break in the signal tracking across the screen over time, rather the dispay line disappears in it entirity. Then some time later, typically seconds, the signal trace re-appears in full across the entire screen rather than tracking from right to left over time. ...strange!

Christopher Petit

Great network analysis tool. There is a bug with the Pro version where view log files finds no app but strangely the non Pro version works fine.

A Google user

Not able to switch off easily when not in use. Continues running in the background even if the app is closed. Programmers seem to think I want to monitor the Wi-Fi 24/7/365. And that during that time I, want notifications every few seconds. I have better things to do with my time. The app did the job as required and does it well. But I should be able to run it only when required.

Terence Johnson

Very good so far. Can't turn on to keep app open. Would be great if could display frequency of connection in the slide down, so can tell without having to go into app. Edit: Still using it having moved to a new phone. To the problem if you don't want the app active, but change your mind later, there's no option in settings to turn it back on. Reinstall and select it to stay on is the best bet. Edit: Added a star, Dev added frequency used to drop down, so can easily tell which band connected to!

Sergey Kofanov

Works well. The chart update is kind of slow, so I usually restart the app every time I need fresh data if I survey interference around the house. Update: I was already thinking about paying for ad removal but the app started to perform not well. It says "no data available" most of the time instead of showing the chart, so mostly useless.