NETGEAR Nighthawk vs Pool Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NETGEAR Nighthawk
Manage your home WiFi network from anywhere with this app. Easily set up your router, control internet access for devices, and enhance your network's security. It also includes tools to test your internet speed and monitor data usage.
- Remote network access
- Parental controls
- Network security
- Speed testing
- Guest WiFi setup
- Traffic monitoring
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Do more with your WiFi using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. Access your router’s features and manage your network from anywhere after quickly setting up your WiFi in just a few steps. The Nighthawk app gives you convenient access to your router’s features: - Anywhere Access – Monitor and control your home WiFi from anywhere. - Smart Parental Controls – Filter content and limit time online automatically with Circle® on NETGEAR. - Armor Security – Advanced cybersecurity on your network to protect all devices from online threats. - Speed Test – See if you’re getting the internet broadband speeds you’re paying for. - Guest WiFi – Set up a secure and separate WiFi network for guests. - Traffic Meter – Monitor internet usage over time. - Easily pause WiFi, update firmware, and more! The NETGEAR Nighthawk app (formerly Up App) is a complete upgrade from the legacy NETGEAR genie app. New features are consistently being added. Install it today! For more information about your router, visit http://www.support.netgear.com
Pool Light
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一款可以用手机控制灯光的软件，可以单点模式直接控制设备，也可以让手机和设备同时登陆路由器，达到控制
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: NETGEAR Nighthawk at #179 against Pool Light's unranked. Pool Light's advantage is iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.6). 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NETGEAR Nighthawk | Pool Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (709K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 709K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #179 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 248 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NETGEAR | 健生 刘 |
Bugs and requests
NETGEAR Nighthawk
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to detect or connect to router
- Device list inaccurate or inconsistent
- Firmware updates causing connectivity problems
- App crashing or freezing
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize device names and icons
- Parental controls with time limits and scheduling
- Improved remote access and management
- Better integration with other Netgear products
Pool Light
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NETGEAR Nighthawk
No in-app purchases
Pool Light
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk free?
Is Pool Light free?
Do NETGEAR Nighthawk or Pool Light have ads?
Which is updated more often, NETGEAR Nighthawk or Pool Light?
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