ASUS Router vs CommandIQ®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASUS Router
Effortlessly manage your ASUS router from anywhere. Monitor your network, set up guest access, and enhance security with advanced features. Optimize your Wi-Fi experience with remote control and comprehensive network tools.
- Remote router monitoring and management
- AiMesh network setup and optimization
- Parental controls with time scheduling and content blocking
- Client device management with bandwidth limiting
- Guest network creation and QR code sharing
- VPN Fusion and VPN Server capabilities
- AiProtection security features
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The ASUS Router app unlocks the power to manage your network in just a few taps whenever you want, wherever you go. We are aiming to provide the best Wi-Fi and Internet-surfing experiences you have ever had with these comprehensive features. KEY FEATURES: *Router Monitoring and Remote Management *AiMesh ….….Add AiMesh node ….….AiMesh Network Topology ….….Network management and optimization ….….AiMesh node monitoring and customized settings ….….Full backhaul options *Parental Controls ….….Time scheduling ….….Content Block ….….Online/Offline schedule *Client Device Management ….….Safe Browsing ….….Bandwidth limiter ….….Block Internet access ….….Customizable device icon and nickname *Guest network ….….Create guest network ….….Share WiFi with QR code *More Features ….….Account binding ….….4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering ….….Port Status ….….VPN Fusion ….….VPN Server ….….AiProtection ….….Firmware Update ….….QoS ….….Mobile Game Mode ….….DNS settings ….….VPN clients ….….Wireless settings ….….Connect with Alexa ….….Google assistant ….….Router setting backup ….….IP Binding ….….WOL (Wake-on-LAN) ….….Port forwarding (RT models)/ OpenNAT (ROG Models) ….….Schedule Reboot ….….ASUS Notice ----- SUPPORTED MODELS - All ZenWiFi line up - All 802.11ax line up - All 802.11be line up - All ROG Rapture line up - All ROG Strix line up - All TUF Gaming line up - Lyra/Lyra mini/Lyra Trio/Lyra Voice (needs to be at least 3.0.0.4.384 version) - Blue Cave - RT-AC5300 - RT-AC3100 - RT-AC88U - RT-AC3200 - RT-AC2900 - RT-AC2600 - RT-AC2400 - RT-AC2200 - RT-AC87U/R - RT-AC86U - RT-AC85U - RT-AC85P - RT-AC65P - RT-AC57U - RT-AC68U/R/P/W/UF - RT-AC65U - RT-AC1900 - RT-AC1900P/U - RT-AC1750 - RT-AC1750 B1 - RT-AC66U/R/W - RT-AC66U B1 - RT-AC66U+ - RT-AC1300UHP/ G+ - RT-AC1200 - RT-AC1200G/HP/G+/ E/ GU - RT-AC58U - RT-AC56U/R/S - RT-AC55U - RT-AC55UHP - RT-AC53 - RT-AC52U B1 - RT-AC51U/ U+ - RT-ACRH17 - RT-ACRH13 - RT-N66U/R/W/C1 - RT-N18U - RT-N19 - RT-N14UHP - RT-N12E B1/C1 - RT-N12HP B1 - RT-N12VP B1 - RT-N12+ B1 - RT-N12D1 - 4G-AC53U - 4G-AC68U - Selected DSL models [Only supports router login and partial management functions. The QIS (Quick Internet Setup) process is excluded] -DSL-AX5400 -DSL-AX82U -DSL-AC68U -DSL-AC68R -DSL-AC52U -DSL-AC55U -DSL-AC56U -DSL-AC51 -DSL-AC750 -DSL-N17U -DSL-N16 -DSL-N16P -DSL-N16U -DSL-N14U -DSL-N14U_B1 -DSL-N55U_C1 -DSL-N55U_D1 -DSL-N12U_C1 -DSL-N12U_D1 -DSL-N12E_C1 -DSL-N10_C1 -DSL-N66U ----- UNSUPPORTED MODELS: -All Cable modem models ----- New features are consistently being added. Get excited for the ASUS Router App! ----- PLEASE NOTE: Some of the features are only available on supported models or firmware later than 3.0.0.4.388.xxxxx Please visit the official ASUS website to view the latest list of supported models.
CommandIQ®
Manage your home Wi-Fi experience with this app. Prioritize network performance and security for all your devices, applications, and family members. Easily control settings, test bandwidth, and set up custom networks.
- Reset Wi-Fi password
- Run bandwidth tests
- Assign devices to profiles
- Create custom networks
- Add new devices via WPS
- Set parental controls
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CommandIQ® delivers everything you need to control your entire home Wi-Fi experience. The simple, intuitive design of the app puts the information you need at your fingertips to set your network priorities for performance and security for every device, application, room, and family member. Designed exclusively for use with GigaSpire BLAST systems, this app provides easy navigation, enabling you to: • Reset your primary SSID or password for Wi-Fi • Run bandwidth tests to monitor network performance • View and assign connected devices to profiles, places and/or priority networks • Create guest, work-from-home or custom wireless networks • Add new devices to the network quickly and easy through the app’s WPS feature • Set parental controls by scheduling Internet downtime, blocking advanced security options, and new capabilities CommandIQ is available to subscribers of broadband service providers that offer GigaSpire BLAST systems. If you are unsure about app compatibility with your network/Wi-Fi router or system, please contact your service provider. App feature availability is based on your country of residence and/or your Wi-Fi system and is limited to your home Wi-Fi network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ASUS Router at 4.6 against CommandIQ®'s 4.3. ASUS Router also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 23%) and ratings volume (63K vs 2.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ASUS Router holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS Router has 63K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of ASUS Router's written reviews are positive against 23% of CommandIQ®'s.
ASUS Router ships an update every 3 weeks, CommandIQ® monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASUS Router | CommandIQ® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (63K ratings) — better | 4.3 (2.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 23.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 63K — better | 2.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASUS | Calix, Inc. |
Customer experience
ASUS Router
CommandIQ®
User reviews
ASUS Router
From 63K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 🔒 Robust security and parental controls
- 💡 Useful for monitoring and managing network
- 🚀 Convenient remote access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
- 🔍 Limited visibility into connected devices
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance reporting
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🔍 Lacking advanced customization options
CommandIQ®
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔒 Robust security and parental controls
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful network monitoring and management features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Unreliable connectivity and frequent errors
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 🔍 Limited visibility and control over network devices
Bugs and requests
ASUS Router
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to delete offline devices
- Parental control scheduling bugs
- Remote connection issues after updates
- Incorrect device traffic reporting
Requested features
5 requests- Add VPN management capabilities
- Improve parental control flexibility
- Provide historical network usage data
- Allow more granular device management
- Implement two-factor authentication
CommandIQ®
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or create new accounts
- Devices disappearing from the network list
- Scheduled internet pauses not working as expected
- App crashing or freezing during use
Requested features
4 requests- Improved parental controls and content filtering
- Better device management and customization options
- Enhanced network analytics and diagnostics
- Seamless integration with other smart home devices
In-app purchases
ASUS Router
No in-app purchases
CommandIQ®
No in-app purchases
