With more and more of us relying on our phones for everything, having access to Wi-Fi is an important part of our everyday life. It can be challenging to find Wi-Fi when you are out and about, though.
How do you find free Wi-Fi, then? As with everything else, there are apps that can help you find free Wi-Fi hot spots in your area.
With that in mind, you are probably asking yourself, where do I find them? Let's take a look at a few apps that you can look into, as well as where they can be downloaded.
Free Wi-Fi Finding Apps
There are many different apps you can use to find Wi-Fi for free, but the four below are the ones we think are the best amongst these options.
Avast Wi-Fi Finder
This is a free app that is provided by Avast, which is a company that specializes in online safety and security. The app is consistently updated with the newest info to ensure that it picks up any Wi-Fi hotspots around you.
You will need to be connected to the internet the first time you set the app up, but after that, you will be able to use it in offline mode. Once it is set up, when you open it, you will get a list of hotspots and whether they are free or password protected.
To download the app, click here.
WIFI Map
This app is free to download and works very similarly to the first app we looked at. Once you have downloaded and signed in to set it up, you will get a list of available hotspots near you. However, if you want the offline map mode, you will have to pay for it.
This feature can be accessed only under the Pro tier, which will cost you $5.99. The app is very accurate and extensive, as it uses a user-generated platform.
Members of the app enter in locations, as well as passwords for hotspots as they find them. If you want to become a member, all you have to do is set up a profile with your Facebook account.
To download the app, click here for Android or here for iOS.
Map WIFI & Wi-Fi Finder
The next option we are looking at when it comes to apps that look for free Wi-Fi hotspots is Map Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Finder. The minute you open this app, you will be greeted with a list of your available hotspots, as well as where you are located with respect to them. It comes with two modes – standard and satellite.
The app also allows you to specify between types of locations. For instance, you can look for just cafes or just stores to find your Wi-Fi. This app doesn’t have as extensive a list of spots as other apps, and that could be an issue.
When it comes to price, the standard app is free to download. However, if you want offline maps, you will want to pay for the Pro version, which will cost you $10.
To download the app, click here for iOS.
WIFFINITY
This is another app that uses community help to help find free Wi-Fi spots. As you connect to a hotspot, the app will ask if you would like to load it into the system to help others out.
You are able to save the maps for offline use. In order to find your Wi-Fi map, you will just have to enter your location, and then you can tap the map to download. The app is a little simple, so there are not a lot of extra features.
To download the app, click here for iOS and here for Android.
Summary
If you're out and about looking for some much-needed Wi-Fi, these apps and many others can help you. By downloading these apps, you will be able to locate yourself and the Wi-Fi spots around you. Along with this, you will be able to see if they are password protected or free or both. We hope this has helped you out a little!
