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iStumbler vs WiFi Explorer
Both stand on wi-fi analyzer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Mac
iStumbler offers several discovery and logging tools for macOS, but its current availability and Monterey launch issue are important constraints. Check those notices before considering the listed $14.99 as a one-time purchase.
Visit iStumbler Paid Mac
Visit WiFi Explorer The facts
| iStumbler | WiFi Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | iStumbler: $14.99, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | istumbler.net | intuitibits.com |
| On wi-fi analyzer software | #24 of 29 | #28 of 29 |
iStumbler: what it does well
- Graphs Wi-Fi signal and noise over time.
- Supports Bluetooth setup, pairing, browsing, and file transfers.
- Exports location data and movement tracks to Google Earth.
- Produces CSV logs for several discovery categories.
- Listed purchase covers all computers you own.
What to know first
- Only described for macOS.
- Currently off-sale on the Mac App Store.
- Version 12.0.x crashes at launch on macOS Monterey.
- Release 103 is dated 14 November 2017.
WiFi Explorer: what it does well
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