NETGEAR Orbi vs Ert Replace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NETGEAR Orbi
Manage your home WiFi network remotely with this app. It offers features like parental controls, cybersecurity, speed tests, and guest network setup. Easily monitor usage, pause WiFi, and update firmware from anywhere.
- Remote WiFi management
- Parental controls
- Network security
- Speed testing
- Guest WiFi setup
- Traffic monitoring
- Firmware updates
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Do more with your Orbi WiFi using the NETGEAR Orbi app. Access your Orbi features and manage your network from anywhere after quickly setting up your WiFi in just a few steps. The NETGEAR Orbi 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 Orbi app is always being improved. Install it today! For more information about your Orbi WiFi System, visit http://www.support.netgear.com
Ert Replace
This app helps track and submit information for the replacement of ERT devices. It is designed for utilities to manage device updates efficiently.
- Tracks ERT device replacements
- Submits replacement information
- Designed for utility use
- Manages device updates
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App that tracks replacements of ERT devices and submits the replacement information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ert Replace at every 5 days against NETGEAR Orbi's every 5 weeks. Ert Replace also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). NETGEAR Orbi's advantage is ratings volume (354K vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ert Replace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NETGEAR Orbi has 354K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NETGEAR Orbi ships an update every 5 weeks, Ert Replace every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NETGEAR Orbi | Ert Replace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (354K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 354K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NETGEAR | R.L. Laughlin & Company, Inc. |
Customer experience
NETGEAR Orbi
Ert Replace
Bugs and requests
NETGEAR Orbi
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to find or connect to router
- Frequent disconnections and network instability
- Incorrect device status and connection information
- Inability to access advanced router settings
Requested features
5 requests- Separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz network control
- Improved parental controls and time scheduling
- Better integration with smart home devices
- More detailed network analytics and diagnostics
- Streamlined firmware update process
Ert Replace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NETGEAR Orbi
No in-app purchases
Ert Replace
No in-app purchases
