Network AI Scout

Find, connect to, and manage free WiFi networks automatically.

Mentisco · com.mentisco.freewificonnect

4.3 out of 5 (16 ratings) 10M+ downloads v8.10.3 9.8 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.10.3 (101)
Updated: Jun 14, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 9.8 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Feb 4, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (3 sensitive)
Website: mentisco.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Network AI Scout is an app by Mentisco in the Communication category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 8.7.0.1, the APK shrank from 12.5 MB to 9.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, approximate location and read phone status and identity. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.10.2. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.3out of 516 ratings

5 ★63%
4 ★13%
3 ★19%
2 ★6%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v8.10.3

Making auto connection easy

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Network Scout — Your Smart WiFi Companion Never hunt for free WiFi again. Network Scout uses AI to scan nearby networks, learn which ones perform best, and connect you automatically —putting powerful networking tools right in your pocket. Find Free WiFi Instantly Scan all available networks around you and see which ones are open or have community-shared passwords — no guessing required. Auto-Connect, Hands-Free Turn on Auto-Connect and let Network Scout do the work. It intelligently connects you to the best available open or shared WiFi whenever you're in range. Stay Safe on Public Networks Each network gets a security score based on its encryption type and signal strength. Suspicious access points are flagged before you connect, so you always know what you're joining. Manage Your Networks - Block networks you never want to connect to - View full network details including passwords and map location - Save favourites for quick access - Keep a history of every network you've connected to Powerful Networking Tools Built In - Mobile Hotspot manager - Network scanner to see all devices on your current WiFi - Bonjour browser for service discovery - Router configuration shortcut - WiFi speed test Home Screen Widget & Tasker Support Check your connection status, toggle Auto-Connect, or start a scan right from your home screen. Power users can automate Network Scout with Tasker using built-in trigger and action intents. Free to use. No account required. Disclaimer: App also uses a third party which uses your current location for doing market research to which user can opt out in app. Please visit their privacy policy(https://www.mentisco.com/privacy-policy) and terms of service (https://www.placed.com/terms-of-service) to know more.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v8.7.0.1. New versions arrive here about every month. Since v8.7.4 it requires Android 6.0+.

v8.10.3 LATEST Jun 14, 2026 9.8 MB TRUSTED v8.10.2 Jun 8, 2026 9.8 MB TRUSTED v8.10.1 Jun 7, 2026 9.8 MB TRUSTED v8.7.4 May 11, 2026 14.9 MB TRUSTED v8.7.0.1 May 17, 2024 12.5 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 14, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Mentisco” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 14, 2026
Signed byCN=Vibhu Arya, OU=Mentisco Mobile, O=Mentisco, L=Gurgaon, ST=Haryana, C=91
Signing certificate (SHA-1)3D:44:16:89:ED:A0:3D:31:8E:DC:DC:61:D4:83:1A:65:EE:89:4B:AA
File MD59af35370eb00645c3039640839cff5bd
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

Network AI Scout requests 22 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Freewificonnect maps receive (custom) com.mentisco.freewificonnect.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.mentisco.freewificonnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Network AI Scout APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Network AI Scout for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 8.7.0.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 8.7.0.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Network AI Scout APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9af35370eb00645c3039640839cff5bd.