WiFi Map Is a Crowdsourced List of Routers and Passwords
iOS / Android: If Maslow redefined his hierarchy, Wi-Fi would be at the bottom, right between psychological needs and security needs. For those of you who crave Wi-Fi more than water, WiFi Map shows over 2.1 million Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide.
When you first open the app, WiFi Map asks for permission to access your location. It definitely lives up to its demands – you’ll likely find open or password-protected Wi-Fi spots that you pass by every day. (I’m sure!)
However, the free version only shows Wi-Fi hotspots within 1.2 miles of your immediate or desired location. There were still over a dozen locations left for my immediate location (and four or five locations to search), so I’m not complaining. At the time of writing, if you copy and paste the address into the search, you should be able to access the map listings of the Wi-Fi location. The paid version, available after an update in the app, allows you to create a larger set of lists, and save maps and access them offline.
However, the free version will be useful for students or freelancers looking for new places to work or if you are stuck outside and have time to kill. Remember to stay safe on public Wi-Fi .
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