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Paris Free WiFi app review: find hotspots in Paris
Introduction
Those of you who are traveling to Paris, France for your next vacation will definitely want to keep Paris Free WiFi handy on your iPhone and iPad to ensure you never find yourself caught out without a way of connecting to the Internet.
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This app makes a fairly solid contribution to the Travel category of the App Store. I would really have liked to see a little extra effort put into the appearance of the interface, but other than a lack of cosmetic appeal I think this app should serve you very well.
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Equipped with this trusty app on your iOS device you should have no problem getting online while you’re in Paris as it uses your device’s integrated GPS to quickly locate Wi-Fi hotspots that are near your current location.
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There is also a built-in search facility you can use to run a quick search based on which part of the city you’re in, so if your GPS isn’t performing so well then you can search in this manner and then use the integrated maps to find your way.
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This means that Paris Free WiFi is obviously usable without an Internet connection thanks to offline caching, so this should prove particularly useful for those of you who can’t justify paying exorbitant roaming fees.
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What’s more, this app includes a subway map and the ability to search for hotspots by their vicinity to subway stations, making it even more useful for your visit to Paris.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
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Easily find Wi-Fi hotspots while traveling in Paris
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Use your device’s integrated GPS to quickly locate Wi-Fi hotspots close by
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Provides an effective way of avoiding excessive roaming fees while traveling overseas
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Use the integrated search facility to scour the database of listed hotspots
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Completely usable without an Internet connection thanks to offline caching
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Also includes a subway map and the ability to search for hotspots by their vicinity to subway stations
Cons
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There is nothing negative to say about this app
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Final Words
Paris Free WiFi isn’t the prettiest iPhone and iPad app of its kind but it certainly does its job, providing you with a wide selection of hotspots that you can find throughout the city without too much difficulty.
MarkBangs
Mark is an opinionated writer who loves to review apps. In 2012, he started reviewing Apple apps on a regular basis and wonders how he survived up to that point without these apps.