ASUS Router vs SHIELD by SELCO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASUS Router
Manage your home network remotely with this app. It offers features like router monitoring, parental controls, guest network setup, and VPN management. Optimize your Wi-Fi experience and ensure network security from anywhere.
- Remote router monitoring and management
- AiMesh network setup and optimization
- Comprehensive parental controls
- Client device management and blocking
- Guest network creation and QR code sharing
- VPN Fusion and VPN Server support
- Firmware updates and QoS settings
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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.
SHIELD by SELCO
Take control of your home Wi-Fi network with this user-friendly application. Manage devices, implement parental controls, enhance network security, and set up guest networks with ease.
- Parental controls
- Network security
- Device management
- Guest network creation
- Easy-to-use interface
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SHIELD by SELCO is an easy-to-use application that puts subscribers in control of their home network. Manage your home Wi-Fi network with features such as parental controls network security, device management, and creating guest networks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SHIELD by SELCO at 5.0 against ASUS Router's 4.5. ASUS Router's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SHIELD by SELCO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS Router has 64K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ASUS Router ships an update every 4 weeks, SHIELD by SELCO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASUS Router | SHIELD by SELCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (64K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| 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 | 258 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASUS | Town of Shrewsbury |
Customer experience
ASUS Router
SHIELD by SELCO
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
SHIELD by SELCO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ASUS Router
No in-app purchases
SHIELD by SELCO
No in-app purchases
