Head-to-head · Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
WiFiman vs Airward
WiFiman leads on 0 checks, Airward on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWiFiman · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAirward · 3 of 3
WiFiman scores higher on our rubric for wi-fi security scanner apps: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
WiFiman is the better fit for free Wi-Fi diagnostics and coverage checks. Airward is the better fit for mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts.
- WiFiman fits best
Free Wi-Fi diagnostics and coverage checks
- Airward fits best
Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts
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Side by side
| Feature | WiFiman 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Airward 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps | #8 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps |
| Best for | Free Wi-Fi diagnostics and coverage checks | Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | None | €39.99 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | macOS |
| Support | Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features WiFiman 0/3 · Airward 3/3 | ||
| Device discovery | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Security checks | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Monitoring alerts | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | macos |
| Scan method | Not checked yet | Both |
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| Our verdict | WiFiman is Ubiquiti’s free Wi-Fi and network diagnostics app for people checking wireless performance, coverage, and connected devices at home, in an office, or in a UniFi environment. It is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and… Read the review → |
Airward is a macOS app for people who want to inventory devices on a local network and watch for suspicious Wi-Fi changes. It identifies devices by vendor, IP address, type and open ports, and lets users name, label and mark devices as… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
WiFiman — where it wins
- Free Wi-Fi, cellular speed tests, and network-device discovery
- Signal, throughput, latency, roaming, and channel-health metrics
- Floorplan mapping and historical speed-test comparisons
Where it doesn't
- Verified Wi-Fi threat checks and monitoring alerts are absent
- Mobile offers the broadest feature set; desktop features are narrower
- Some optimization features require a UniFi Gateway or supported mobile hardware
Airward — where it wins
- Free plan includes live device inventory and on-demand rescans
- Pro detects rogue access points and encryption downgrades
- Local analysis keeps inventory and event history on the Mac
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS 14 or later
- Change alerts and full event history require Pro
- Focused on local Wi-Fi monitoring rather than broader security
- WiFiman7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, cross-platform app for Wi-Fi diagnostics, coverage mapping, and device discovery.
Visit WiFimanFull verdict → - Airward7.7/10 · Free plan
A macOS Wi-Fi scanner with free inventory and paid change alerts.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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