WiFiman

WiFiman is Ubiquiti’s free network utility for checking wireless performance, finding devices and remotely accessing a UniFi network. It is best suited to people with UniFi equipment who want network visibility on a phone. Its mobile tools are broader than its desktop offering, and Teleport is useful only with a compatible UniFi gateway.

Overview

On iOS and Android, WiFiman combines speed checks, network discovery and wireless metrics. Its desktop apps are more limited: they support UniFi Device Discovery and Teleport VPN, not the other listed features. That makes WiFiman a stronger mobile companion than a general-purpose desktop analyzer.

Key features

• Speed and wireless measurements: The mobile app tests upload and download speeds over connected Wi-Fi or cellular. With a UniFi Gateway, it also monitors signal strength, throughput, latency and roaming between access points. The gateway adds useful context beyond a speed result, but those metrics make the app less compelling for networks without UniFi equipment.
• Coverage mapping: Floorplan Mapper uses LiDAR-equipped mobile devices to record signal strength in different areas and visualize coverage and device roaming. It can help compatible-device owners see how a network varies across a space; it is not a feature for phones without LiDAR.
• Device discovery: The Discovery tab shows IP addresses and other identifying information for devices connected to the Wi-Fi network. It is a practical way to inspect what is on a network, though the desktop app limits this capability to UniFi Device Discovery.
• Teleport VPN: Teleport provides remote access to a UniFi network without manual configuration and requires a compatible UniFi gateway. It uses WireGuard to encrypt traffic; Ubiquiti says it does not store user data. Invitations expire after 24 hours and work with one device at a time, so sharing access is time-limited rather than a persistent multi-device arrangement.
• Survey and channel tools: WiFiman includes site survey tools and channel recommendations, broadening its value beyond speed checks for people assessing wireless conditions.

Pricing

WiFiman costs nothing, billed Free. The mobile app is free and ad-free, so its core measurements and discovery do not require a subscription. The free desktop app gives up the mobile-only features, including speed testing, wireless metrics and Floorplan Mapper; desktop users get UniFi Device Discovery and Teleport VPN instead. There is no free trial because the product is free.

Platforms

WiFiman supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows. Mobile downloads are available for iOS and Android. Desktop installers support Windows x86-64 and ARM64, macOS Intel and Apple Silicon, and Linux AMD64. The platform list therefore does not mean feature parity: the mobile-only tools remain unavailable on desktop.

Google Play says the app may share location and personal information, and may collect personal information, app activity and app performance data. It encrypts data in transit. Users weighing network visibility against data handling should consider those practices before installing.

Who it's for

WiFiman is a sensible pick for UniFi users who want mobile speed checks, visibility into connected devices, gateway-dependent wireless metrics or remote network access. It is less suitable as a desktop-first analyzer, or for anyone who needs Teleport without a compatible UniFi gateway. Floorplan Mapper is relevant only to owners of LiDAR-equipped mobile devices.

Pros and cons

• Pro: The mobile app is free and ad-free, with speed tests on Wi-Fi and cellular.
• Pro: UniFi Gateway users can monitor signal, throughput, latency and roaming, while Teleport adds WireGuard-encrypted remote access.
• Pro: Floorplan Mapper visualizes signal variation for LiDAR-equipped mobile devices.
• Con: Desktop provides only UniFi Device Discovery and Teleport, not the mobile measurement and mapping features.
• Con: Teleport requires a compatible UniFi gateway, and each invitation expires after 24 hours and is limited to one device at a time.
• Con: The app may share or collect personal information and other usage data, according to Google Play.

Alternatives

Browse Wi-Fi Analyzer Software for a wider category comparison. NetSpot is a freemium option with a free edition for personal and evaluation use on macOS and Windows, plus a free trial and Android and iOS support; consider it when you want an alternative with a stated desktop free edition. inSSIDer offers free Wi-Fi scanning and visualization on macOS and Windows, requires a free Oscium account for its free download, and has a free trial; it suits readers seeking a desktop scanning option. Parkdale is free to download and use on Android, macOS and Windows, and is another free option to compare. Kismet is free and open source across Linux, macOS, Windows, API and self-hosted platforms, making it an alternative for readers seeking open-source software. Hamina Planner starts at $590 per contact and offers 6-month and 12-month options; its stated starting price has no billing period attached. AirMagnet Survey PRO is a freemium option for macOS and Windows. Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps is a Windows freemium product with a free trial. Hamina Onsite starts at $590 per year and offers 6-month and 12-month options.

Verdict

Choose WiFiman if you want free mobile network checks and use UniFi equipment, especially a compatible gateway that can unlock wireless metrics and Teleport. Its combination of mobile diagnostics and remote access is the main reason to choose it; look elsewhere if desktop analysis is your priority or you need remote access without UniFi hardware.