Comparison

NETGEAR Nighthawk vs EXOCOM

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote network access
  • Parental controls
  • Network security
  • Speed testing
  • Guest WiFi setup
  • Traffic monitoring
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

EXOCOM

Features
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Easy and simple to operate The EXOCOM app is a comprehensive and intuitive interface to control LINK-1, LINK-1C device. The clean, easy-to-use design allows you to customize the device and set a variety of functions to help you easily control the intercom while riding. All functions, including Easy Pairing connection between intercoms, and intercom connection status display, music control and speed dial settings are available through the EXOCOM app. Try it yourself!

Screenshots

NETGEAR Nighthawk4 screens
EXOCOM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: NETGEAR Nighthawk at #176 against EXOCOM's unranked. EXOCOM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
NETGEAR Nighthawk versus EXOCOM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNETGEAR NighthawkEXOCOM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (709K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings709K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNETGEARKido Sports

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

EXOCOM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NETGEAR Nighthawk

No in-app purchases

None

EXOCOM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NETGEAR Nighthawk free?
NETGEAR Nighthawk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXOCOM free?
EXOCOM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NETGEAR Nighthawk or EXOCOM have ads?
Neither NETGEAR Nighthawk nor EXOCOM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NETGEAR Nighthawk or EXOCOM?
NETGEAR Nighthawk ships an update monthly, and EXOCOM monthly. Most recently, NETGEAR Nighthawk was updated on November 1, 2026 and EXOCOM on October 7, 2026.

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