# FRITZ!App Wi-Fi

> Wireless home network - always up to date

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.avm.android.wlanapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.avm.android.wlanapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.avm.android.wlanapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FRITZ! GmbH
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 7,757,459
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (27,508 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2013-03-01
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.avm.android.wlanapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.avm.de](http://www.avm.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://assets.avm.de/dse?language=de](https://assets.avm.de/dse?language=de)

## Description

FRITZ!App Wi-Fi helps you monitor your wireless network from Android, offering easy connection to FRITZ!Box or any Wi‑Fi router and a graphic diagram for clear channel usage and device status.

Note on permissions: the app explains required Android rights (NFC, device ID, QR code scanning, location for surrounding Wi‑Fi information, etc.) and aligns with Google’s guidelines since August 2018 that location access is needed to display network information.

## Rankings

- #17,293 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely praise FRITZ!App Wi‑Fi for mapping and monitoring a Fritz!Box network, especially mesh and signal strength, and for a visually appealing UI. Wi‑Fi 6E support is a plus. However, recurring complaints include the mandatory location permission, repeaters/extenders compatibility and recognition problems, unreliable network scanning/Home Network discovery, and perceived complexity of use.

### Pros

- Useful for checking each Wi‑Fi point and mesh control with clear signal strength indicators.
- Informative and graphically compelling UI that many users find nicer than other admin apps.
- Broadly positive overall perception with several reviewers calling it excellent or fantastic.
- Wi‑Fi 6E support enhances functionality and is seen as a plus.

### Cons

- Requires location data permission, which many users feel is unnecessary and raises privacy concerns.
- Repeater/Extender compatibility and recognition issues; several models are not supported or not recognized, with some reviewers feeling misled about needing additional hardware.
- Network Scan and Home Network Devices features can be unreliable or fail to work as expected.
- Some users find the app overly complex or hard to understand.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.avm.android.wlanapp)