A free app for Android, by SpeedSpot.org.
This app simplifies the process of locating WiFi hotspots. It offers the convenience of finding fast WiFi globally. All listed hotspots are meticulously verified and speed-tested. Maps can be downloaded for offline use during travel, so as to eliminate the need for an internet connection. The WiFi Map can be filtered by venue type, such as hotels, cafes, restaurants, bars, and stores. The app functions both online and offline. The platform showcases the quality of internet connections with simple, color-coded symbols indicating suitability for tasks like email, browsing, gaming, streaming, and video chatting.
The platform recommends users to opt for the 5 GHz band (sometimes labeled as 5G in SSID names) when possible. This band generally offers higher speeds, especially in high-performance hotspots, compared to the 2.4 GHz band.
WiFi Finder sources its information directly from SpeedSpots, a vast crowdsourced database containing hundreds of thousands of WiFi hotspots worldwide. This database stands out as the sole platform that rates WiFi based on hotspot speed.
