# GWN vs WinboxMobile

The clearest difference is rating: WinboxMobile at 4.7 against GWN's 3.8. WinboxMobile also leads on ratings volume (347 vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). GWN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (56% vs 27%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WinboxMobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GWN asks for nothing beyond the download.

WinboxMobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WinboxMobile has 347 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of GWN's written reviews are positive against 27% of WinboxMobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GWN ships an update every 3 months, WinboxMobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GWN | WinboxMobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwn/id1317179547/reviews) | **[4.7 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winboxmobile-router-admin/id1387233171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **347** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grandstream](https://appshunter.io/developer/951547763) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### GWN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwn/id1317179547)

Remotely monitor and manage your network devices from anywhere.  Configure settings, track device status, and receive alerts for any issues.  Easily add new devices using your phone's camera.

**Highlights:** Remote device management, Network status monitoring, Alert notifications, Device addition via camera scan, Debug tools, Network configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WinboxMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winboxmobile-router-admin/id1387233171)

This app provides comprehensive mobile management for Mikrotik routers, offering real-time monitoring, client control, and advanced configuration. It allows for efficient network administration on the go, with features like custom charts, batch updates, and diagnostic tools.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive dashboard with real-time resource usage, Organize and search routers by labels, Client management and DHCP lease viewing, Real-time interface monitoring, Customizable charts for key metrics, Advanced router settings management, Log viewing and diagnostic tools, Script automation and router maintenance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro for v1 users | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GWN free?

GWN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WinboxMobile free?

WinboxMobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GWN or WinboxMobile?

WinboxMobile is rated higher. GWN averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while WinboxMobile averages 4.7 from 347 ratings.

### Do GWN or WinboxMobile have ads?

Neither GWN nor WinboxMobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GWN or WinboxMobile?

GWN ships an update every 3 months, and WinboxMobile monthly. Most recently, GWN was updated on September 10, 2026 and WinboxMobile on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*