Compare RockWiFi™ Editions

Essentials covers scanning, diagnostics, and analysis. Pro adds site surveys, heatmaps, AP locating, and professional reports.

RockWiFi Essentials

Wi-Fi scanning, channel analysis, and network diagnostics.

One-time purchase

No subscription. The license is yours.

Download RockWiFi Essentials from the Microsoft Store
  • Dashboard, UltraScan, Channel Congestion
  • Connection Check, Target Test, DNS Compare
  • Latency Monitor
  • History & per-tool export
  • Wi-Fi 7 detection

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature EssentialsOne-time purchase ProMonthly subscription
Wi-Fi Scanning & Analysis
DashboardLive Wi-Fi status, signal chart, RF environment summary ✓ ✓
UltraScanContinuous background AP discovery, 10 sort modes, signal history ✓ ✓
Channel CongestionTri-band spectrum visualization, waterfall heatmap, channel recommendations ✓ ✓
Nearby APs & Status MonitorAlways-on AP list with signal, band, channel, and security badges ✓ ✓
802.11 Standard DetectionWi-Fi 4 through Wi-Fi 7 identification from BSS Information Elements ✓ ✓
Advanced BSS MetricsChannel width, PHY rate, station count, utilization, beacon interval, security ✓ ✓
Site Surveys & Mapping
Wi-Fi Survey & Heatmaps20+ heatmap layers with Kriging interpolation — ✓
Floor Plan ImportLoad PNG, JPG, or BMP floor plans scaled to real-world dimensions — ✓
OpenStreetMap Outdoor SurveysSurvey outdoor areas using live map tiles — ✓
Guided Tour ModeFollow a prompted path for consistent, repeatable coverage walks — ✓
Multi-Sample ClusteringAverage multiple samples at the same location for accuracy — ✓
AP LocatorHot/cold signal gauge with trilateration to physically locate access points — ✓
Network Diagnostics
Connection CheckFull-stack diagnostic with plain-language diagnosis and next steps ✓ ✓
Target TestPing, TCP connect, HTTP, traceroute, TLS certificate inspection ✓ ✓
DNS CompareMulti-resolver comparison with agreement verdict ✓ ✓
Latency MonitorContinuous ping chart with jitter, loss, and P95/P99 stats ✓ ✓
Monitoring & Recording
Flight RecorderBackground connectivity logging for post-incident analysis — ✓
ISP Evidence ReportsTimestamped latency, loss, and DNS failure data for ISP tickets — ✓
Reports & Export
History & Per-Tool ExportBrowse past results, export to HTML, CSV, JSON ✓ ✓
Professional Report BuilderScored assessments with findings engine and composite scoring — ✓
Report TemplatesExecutive, Technical, Client, and Full report formats — ✓
Wi-Fi 7 Readiness ScoringPer-site readiness score based on AP capabilities and band availability — ✓
Upgrade Path RecommendationsActionable findings identifying which APs should be upgraded — ✓
Project PackagesBundle surveys, scans, and reports into reloadable project files — ✓
Wi-Fi 7 Support
6 GHz Band DetectionFull visibility into UNII-5 through UNII-8 ✓ ✓
320 MHz Channel Width Detection ✓ ✓
Multi-Link Operation (MLO) Awareness ✓ ✓
4096-QAM Recognition ✓ ✓
Application
Local-FirstNo cloud, no account, no data leaves your machine ✓ ✓
No Telemetry ✓ ✓
Light & Dark Themes ✓ ✓
Windows Native (PyQt6) ✓ ✓
Microsoft Store Distribution ✓ ✓
Licensing
One-Time Purchase ✓ —
Monthly Subscription — ✓
Free Trial ✓ ✓
Direct Developer Support ✓ ✓

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RockWiFi Essentials is available now. RockWiFi Pro launches September 30, 2026.