3 phone apps to help you find the strongest WiFi networks

Take charge of your WiFi connection and know where signal strength is the highest using these apps.

Wi-Fi Analyzer: This handy little tool can help you drill down into the various WiFi networks around you, and view various details such as signal strength, channels occupied etc. Its graphical depiction of nearby networks using bar graphs, line graphs and an analog needle make it a great tool when you’re walking around a home or office trying to set up the ideal WiFi network or troubleshoot dead spots.
Price: Free
Availability: Android

Network Analyzer Lite: This tool pulls up plenty of information on surrounding WiFi networks including information such as IP addresses, DNS, SSIDs and more. You can also use it to perform basic network tests such as a ping (to verify if a network connection is active,) a LAN scan (to view other devices and services on the network) and more.
Price: Free (Rs 300 for full version)
Availability: iOS

WiFiUp: Need to locate a WiFi hotspot when you’re outdoors or traveling? This app is a database of available wireless networks, enabling a user to quickly find and connect to free public WiFi networks based on their location. The app also has a WiFi map that help locate the nearest hotspot, from airports to restaurants to train stations and more.
Price: Free
Availability: Android