WiFi Map: Free Wi-Fi Near You

What it is

WiFi Map is a Travel & Local app from WiFi Map LLC, first released in July 2014 and last updated on 2026-10-10. It is free to install and rated Everyone. The core idea is a shared map of Wi-Fi hotspots. Users add networks and the passwords that go with them, and the rest of the community benefits.

The listing puts the hotspot count at more than 150 million worldwide and says the number keeps growing because people contribute. That figure comes from the developer, so treat it as a claim rather than something checked here.

What it does well

The feature list is broad for a single app. Beyond the map, the listing describes search and filters for nearby hotspots, a scanner for networks around you, a signal strength analyzer and an internet speed test. There is also a small group of travel extras: a currency converter, a world clock and a tip calculator.

Offline use is the part that suits travelers most. The listing says you can download a map of a whole region, including its hotspot data, ahead of time. It also mentions finding toilets and drinking fountains through the offline maps, which is an unusual add-on for a Wi-Fi tool.

The app also sells a travel eSIM. According to the listing it covers 70+ countries, packages run 1GB, 3GB, 5GB and 10GB, each is valid for 30 days, and there is no contract.

The ratings are strong in the middle of the distribution. Of 3,037,102 ratings, 72.2% are 5 stars and 8.1% are 4 stars, which averages out to 4.26. With 100,000,000+ installs, that is a lot of agreement.

Where it falls short

The weak spot is the low end. 11.6% of ratings are 1 star, while only 2.8% give 2 stars. That kind of split usually means a group of people had a clearly bad time, though the ratings alone do not say why.

The listing also leaves a few things open. It promises actual passwords, but it does not explain how those passwords are verified or how old entries are removed. It does not list eSIM prices, only package sizes. And offline maps are described as downloadable by region, but the listing says nothing about how much storage they take.

Who it suits

Frequent travelers who want a backup plan for connectivity will get the most out of it, particularly if they download a region before leaving. People who only need a speed test or signal check at home are not the target, since the main value is the community map. Anyone planning to buy the eSIM should check pricing inside the app first.