ASUS Router vs GSmartHome
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.
GSmartHome
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Mobilní klient pro řízení funkcí chytrého domu: - Zabezpečovací a požární systém - Zavlažování trávníku - Řízení teploty v místnostech - Ovládání žaluzií - A mnoho dalšího...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ASUS Router at every 3 weeks against GSmartHome's every 22 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update every 3 weeks, GSmartHome every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASUS Router | GSmartHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (64K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASUS | GACC spol. s r.o. |
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
GSmartHome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ASUS Router
No in-app purchases
GSmartHome
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ASUS Router free?
Is GSmartHome free?
Do ASUS Router or GSmartHome have ads?
Which is updated more often, ASUS Router or GSmartHome?
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