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Wifi Scout and Connect

LiveMentisco5 apps · 29.4M installsCommunicationFree · contains adscom.mentisco.freewificonnect

Find, connect to, and manage free WiFi networks automatically.

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Total installs
29,217,460
exact · Play shows 10,000,000+
Installs / day
+343
7-day avg · last day +686
Rating
4.1★
179.4K ratings · 7K reviews
Released
20 Mar 2014
12.6y ago
Last update
14 Jun 2026
v8.10.3 · 4mo ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
29.2M34.4M39.6M44.8M50M11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct
29.2M34.4M39.6M44.8M50M11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct

Installs per day · last 90 days

02505007501K12 Oct13 Oct13 Oct

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 13 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇩🇿 Algeria (~100%).

  1. Algeria100%#91 Trending · Communication

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 13 Oct
ChartCountryRankChange
Trending · Communication DZ#91—

App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • Shares data with third parties Web browsing
  • Collects data App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

15 in 5 groups
3 Sensitive6 Notable6 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
  • Get sign-in tokens for accounts saved on your phone to use online services
LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

  • See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherSensitive10

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Get sign-in tokens for accounts saved on your phone to use online servicesuse accounts on the device · USE_CREDENTIALS
  • Receive data sent to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, which uses more batteryallow Wi-Fi Multicast reception · CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
  • Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and change saved Wi-Fi settingsconnect and disconnect from Wi-Fi · CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
  • Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
  • Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Network Scout — Your Smart WiFi Companion Never hunt for free WiFi again. Network Scout uses AI to scan nearby networks, learn which ones perform best, and connect you automatically —putting powerful networking tools right in your pocket. Find Free WiFi Instantly Scan all available networks around you and see which ones are open or have community-shared passwords — no guessing required. Auto-Connect, Hands-Free Turn on Auto-Connect and let Network Scout do the work. It intelligently connects you to the best available open or shared WiFi whenever you're in range. Stay Safe on Public Networks Each network gets a security score based on its encryption type and signal strength. Suspicious access points are flagged before you connect, so you always know what you're joining. Manage Your Networks - Block networks you never want to connect to - View full network details including passwords and map location - Save favourites for quick access - Keep a history of every network you've connected to Powerful Networking Tools Built In - Mobile Hotspot manager - Network scanner to see all devices on your current WiFi - Bonjour browser for service discovery - Router configuration shortcut - WiFi speed test Home Screen Widget & Tasker Support Check your connection status, toggle Auto-Connect, or start a scan right from your home screen. Power users can automate Network Scout with Tasker using built-in trigger and action intents. Free to use. No account required. Disclaimer: App also uses a third party which uses your current location for doing market research to which user can opt out in app. Please visit their privacy policy(https://www.mentisco.com/privacy-policy) and terms of service (https://www.placed.com/terms-of-service) to know more.

What's new

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