Comparison

ASUS Router vs Dare a Plan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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.

About

Dare a Plan

Features
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Dare a Plan: Harcamalarınızı ve Planlarınızı Kolayca Yönetin Dare a Plan, tüm harcamalarınızı ve planlarınızı tek bir platformda takip etmenizi sağlayan bir uygulamadır. Günlük, aylık ve yıllık harcamalarınızı kaydedin, kategorilere ayırın ve bütçe hedeflerinizi yönetin. Aynı zamanda özel planlar oluşturabilir, harcamalarınızı arkadaşlarınızla paylaşabilir ve detaylı analizlerle finansal durumunuzu kontrol altında tutabilirsiniz. Hedeflerinize ulaşmanız için Dare a Plan her zaman yanınızda!

Screenshots

ASUS Router4 screens
Dare a Plan4 screens

Verdict

The call

ASUS Router and Dare a Plan are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ASUS Router versus Dare a Plan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASUS RouterDare a Plan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (64K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings64K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASUSumut derebek

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

Dare a Plan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ASUS Router

No in-app purchases

None

Dare a Plan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASUS Router free?
ASUS Router is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dare a Plan free?
Dare a Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ASUS Router or Dare a Plan have ads?
Neither ASUS Router nor Dare a Plan shows ads.

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