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WiFi Explorer vs Sparrow-wifi: catalog facts
WiFi Explorer	Sparrow-wifi
Paid US$19.99 after a 3-day free trial.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	Linux
Decodes detailed network configuration for each access point Helps spot channel conflicts and overlap	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning in one GUI GPS and spectrum support
macOS only, requires 13.5 or later Short 3-day trial	Linux only Installed from source with Python dependencies
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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