Comparison

Nokia WiFi vs Nextlink Connect

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

Head to head
About

Nokia WiFi

Easily set up and manage your home mesh Wi-Fi network. Gain real-time insights into your network's performance, control internet access for devices, and create guest networks. The app helps ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home.

Highlights
  • Quick setup of Beacon units
  • Manage internet access
  • Create guest networks
  • Check device connection speed
  • Automatic network updates
  • Identify connection problems
Features
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The Nokia WiFi app lets you to quickly setup and easily manage your Nokia WiFi Beacon units (purchased separately). Use the app in your home for quick insights to get the most out of your Nokia WiFi network. The first real time mesh Wi-Fi solution that allows you to enjoy uninterrupted Wi-Fi speed and coverage throughout your home. The Nokia WiFi network is self-optimizing against interferences in real time to avoid disruptions. You can do the following with your Nokia WiFi app: • Set up your Beacon units in just a few minutes • Manage internet access for connected devices • Quickly create and share a guest network • Easily check each devices’ connection speed in your network • Automatically update your network at scheduled times • Simple interface that shows which devices have connection problems We want to hear your feedback on how we can improve, feature requests, or general comments! Please contact us at wifi.care@nokia.com Hardware Compatibility Nokia WiFi supported devices (these devices can be used as a root device/gateway) with the Nokia WiFi mobile app: • Nokia WiFi Beacons 1, 1.1, 2, 3 ,6, G6, 10 • Nokia WiFi Gateway 3 • Nokia FastMile 4G, 5G Gateways 2,3,3.1,3.2,6.1 • Nokia FastMile 5G Receivers 5G14-B • Some CSP provided ONTs (modems/gateways): G-140W-C, G-140W-H, G-240W-G, G-240W-J, G-0425G-A, G-0425G-B, G-1425G-A, G-1425G-B, G-2425G-A, G-2425G-B, G-2426G-A, G-2426G-B, XS-2426G-A, XS-2426G-B, G-0425G-C, G-1426G-A Note: Support of these devices is dependent on the CSP and firmware version Supported languages • English • Arabic • Chinese Simplified • Chinese Traditional • Danish • Dutch • Finnish • French • German • Japanese • Polish • Portuguese • Russian • Spanish • Swedish • Thai • Turkish • Ukrainian

About

Nextlink Connect

Manage your internet service and account details in one convenient app. Monitor network health, test speeds, troubleshoot issues, and control your Wi-Fi settings. Available for Nextlink customers to simplify their internet experience.

Highlights
  • View account and billing settings
  • Manage payment options
  • Check network health
  • Test internet speeds
  • Troubleshoot network issues
  • Update Wi-Fi password
  • Manage connected devices
Features
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It’s never been easier to manage your Nextlink account and internet service all in one place with the Nextlink Connect App. Your Account: View your account and billing settings, manage your payment options, and more. Your Network: Check network health, manage your router, test your speeds, troubleshoot issues, and more. Your Wi-Fi: Update your password, share your Wi-Fi with guests, manage connected devices, and more. The Nextlink Connect App is available to Nextlink customers. Internet feature availability based on subscription and router model. Simply log in with the email address listed on your Nextlink account to get started.

Screenshots

Nokia WiFi4 screens
Nextlink Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nokia WiFi at 46% against Nextlink Connect's 3%. Nokia WiFi also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 48). Nextlink Connect's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nokia WiFi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nokia WiFi has 1.4K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Nokia WiFi's written reviews are positive against 3% of Nextlink Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nokia WiFi ships an update every 2 months, Nextlink Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nokia WiFi versus Nextlink Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNokia WiFiNextlink Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better1.6 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better3.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNokia Apps Distribution LLCNextlink Internet

Customer experience

Nokia WiFi

All ratings1,393 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative44.9%

Nextlink Connect

All ratings34 ratings
Positive14.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative79.4%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive3.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative90.3%

Bugs and requests

Nokia WiFi

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App freezes on startup
  • Login failures and account lockouts
  • Devices not showing up in app
  • Inability to delete unused devices
  • Inconsistent behavior between app and web portal
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  • App not detecting router/network
  • Frequent disconnections and network issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add ability to block/restrict devices
  • Improve device management and renaming
  • Add remote reboot/restart functionality
  • Provide more network analytics and diagnostics
  • Add support for multiple networks/accounts
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  • Improve parental controls and scheduling
  • Add option to force 4G/5G network mode
  • Provide more advanced configuration options

Nextlink Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nokia WiFi

No in-app purchases

None

Nextlink Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nokia WiFi free?
Nokia WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nextlink Connect free?
Nextlink Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nokia WiFi or Nextlink Connect?
Nokia WiFi is rated higher. Nokia WiFi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Nextlink Connect averages 1.6 from 48 ratings.
Do Nokia WiFi or Nextlink Connect have ads?
Neither Nokia WiFi nor Nextlink Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nokia WiFi or Nextlink Connect?
Nokia WiFi ships an update every 2 months, and Nextlink Connect monthly. Most recently, Nokia WiFi was updated on September 22, 2026 and Nextlink Connect on September 21, 2026.

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