Comparison

ASUS Router vs Link2Send

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

Link2Send

Features
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Link2Send is a peer-to-peer file transfer tool for devices on the same Wi-Fi network. No cloud servers. No accounts. No internet required. Files travel directly between your devices with TLS end-to-end encryption. — Cross-platform — Works seamlessly between iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Linux and Android. Send a screenshot from your laptop and it lands on your iPhone in seconds. — Privacy by design — • No telemetry, no analytics, no ad SDKs • Self-signed certificates, fingerprint-pinned trust • Files never leave your local network — Built for everyday transfer — • Drag-and-drop or pick from gallery • Resume interrupted transfers • Send multiple files in one shot • Browse received files in the iOS Files app • 2 MB chunked transfer for fast and reliable delivery — Discover devices instantly — Link2Send announces itself on your LAN via multicast and pairs in one tap. Once paired, devices remember each other across restarts. Privacy: https://link2send.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

ASUS Router4 screens
Link2Send4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Link2Send at every 3 days against ASUS Router's every 3 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASUS Router ships an update every 3 weeks, Link2Send every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ASUS Router versus Link2Send: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASUS RouterLink2Send
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (63K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings63K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASUS驰磊 张

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

Link2Send

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ASUS Router

No in-app purchases

None

Link2Send

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASUS Router free?
ASUS Router is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link2Send free?
Link2Send is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ASUS Router or Link2Send have ads?
Neither ASUS Router nor Link2Send shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASUS Router or Link2Send?
ASUS Router ships an update every 3 weeks, and Link2Send every 3 days. Most recently, ASUS Router was updated on October 15, 2026 and Link2Send on September 24, 2026.

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