CatchFi: Unsecured WiFi Finder
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Real-time alerts when your phone detects an open, unsecured Wi-Fi network.
- Downloads
- 20+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 10
- 2026 · v1.34
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About CatchFi: Unsecured WiFi Finder
CatchFi quietly watches the Wi-Fi networks around you and lets you know the moment it finds one that isn't secured — before you accidentally connect to it.
Public and unknown Wi-Fi networks without a password are an easy way for someone nearby to snoop on your traffic. CatchFi doesn't try to "fix" or secure those networks — instead, it gives you a clear, immediate heads-up (sound, vibration and a notification) so you can make an informed choice about connecting.
WHAT IT DOES
- Scans nearby Wi-Fi networks in the background, even when the app isn't open
- Alerts you with sound, vibration and a notification when it detects an open network
- Optional internet-access check, so you're only alerted about networks that actually work, not just ones that are visible
- One-tap "Test alarm" so you can check your sound and vibration setup
- Keeps a simple local history of what it found, with optional GPS location (off by default)
- Available in 14 languages, automatically following your phone's language, or pick one yourself in Settings
YOUR PRIVACY
Everything CatchFi finds stays on your phone. History and settings are stored locally and are never uploaded anywhere. The app shows ads through Google AdMob to stay free — see our Privacy Policy for details on what AdMob processes.
WHY LOCATION PERMISSION?
Android requires location permission before it will return Wi-Fi scan results to any app — this is a system-wide restriction, not something CatchFi asks for by choice. We only use it to read the names of nearby networks.
CatchFi is a lightweight scanning and alerting tool, not a VPN or firewall — it can't secure a network for you, only warn you about it.
Public and unknown Wi-Fi networks without a password are an easy way for someone nearby to snoop on your traffic. CatchFi doesn't try to "fix" or secure those networks — instead, it gives you a clear, immediate heads-up (sound, vibration and a notification) so you can make an informed choice about connecting.
WHAT IT DOES
- Scans nearby Wi-Fi networks in the background, even when the app isn't open
- Alerts you with sound, vibration and a notification when it detects an open network
- Optional internet-access check, so you're only alerted about networks that actually work, not just ones that are visible
- One-tap "Test alarm" so you can check your sound and vibration setup
- Keeps a simple local history of what it found, with optional GPS location (off by default)
- Available in 14 languages, automatically following your phone's language, or pick one yourself in Settings
YOUR PRIVACY
Everything CatchFi finds stays on your phone. History and settings are stored locally and are never uploaded anywhere. The app shows ads through Google AdMob to stay free — see our Privacy Policy for details on what AdMob processes.
WHY LOCATION PERMISSION?
Android requires location permission before it will return Wi-Fi scan results to any app — this is a system-wide restriction, not something CatchFi asks for by choice. We only use it to read the names of nearby networks.
CatchFi is a lightweight scanning and alerting tool, not a VPN or firewall — it can't secure a network for you, only warn you about it.
User reviews
Useful app for finding unsecured Wi-Fi networks with real-time alerts. A handy tool for staying aware of nearby open networks.
Simple to use, good 👍
good app
A handy concept for anyone looking for Wi-Fi access while on the go. Having a dedicated tool to discover available networks can make staying connected more convenient.
CatchFi: Unsecured WiFi Finder by J7SOFTWARE is an exceptional utility app designed to help users scan, detect, and connect to available wireless networks effortlessly. Featuring a powerful signal scanner, network security diagnostics, and a clean, easy-to-use interface, it makes locating stable Wi-Fi connections on...
Useful little alert app. It watches for open WiFi networks in the background and pings you with a sound, vibration, and notification so you do not connect by accident. Everything stays on the phone, and you can test the alarm to make sure it is set up right.
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