WiFiman vs Trend Micro Maximum Security

WiFiman7.9Visit Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7Visit

Higher score WiFiman #5 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit WiFiman

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Trend Micro Maximum Security #7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Trend Micro

• WiFiman fits best

  Free Wi-Fi diagnostics and coverage checks

• Trend Micro Maximum Security fits best

  Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection

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Side by side

Feature	WiFiman 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Trend Micro Maximum Security 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.7
Ranking	#5 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Free Wi-Fi diagnostics and coverage checks	Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free	$104.95/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features WiFiman 0/3 · Trend Micro Maximum Security 0/3
Device discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Security checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monitoring alerts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome OS
Scan method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices
Cons	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	Does not include Wi-Fi device discovery or network scanning No free plan; the listed subscription is billed annually The listed plan covers up to five devices
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 →	Trend Micro Maximum Security is consumer security software for people who want antivirus and broader protection across desktop and mobile devices. Its features include malware and ransomware protection, dangerous-website blocking, phishing… 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

• Trend Micro Maximum Security — where it wins

  • Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection
  • Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring
  • Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not include Wi-Fi device discovery or network scanning
  • No free plan; the listed subscription is billed annually
  • The listed plan covers up to five devices

• WiFiman7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform app for Wi-Fi diagnostics, coverage mapping, and device discovery.

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• Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7/10 · Paid

  A broad consumer security suite, but not a Wi-Fi network scanner.

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