Comparison

Nokia WiFi vs NUConnect

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

NUConnect

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With NUConnect, you can control your Wi-Fi anytime and from anywhere. This mobile app offers features such as parental controls, setting up guest networks, viewing all connected devices, and network security. Create individual profiles and further customize the subscriber experience.

Screenshots

Nokia WiFi4 screens
NUConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NUConnect at 5.0 against Nokia WiFi's 4.5. Nokia WiFi's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NUConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nokia WiFi has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nokia WiFi versus NUConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNokia WiFiNUConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNokia Apps Distribution LLCNewport Utilities Board

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

NUConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nokia WiFi

No in-app purchases

None

NUConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nokia WiFi free?
Nokia WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NUConnect free?
NUConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nokia WiFi or NUConnect?
NUConnect is rated higher. Nokia WiFi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while NUConnect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nokia WiFi or NUConnect have ads?
Neither Nokia WiFi nor NUConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nokia WiFi or NUConnect?
Nokia WiFi ships an update every 2 months, and NUConnect every 2 months. Most recently, Nokia WiFi was updated on October 26, 2026 and NUConnect on October 24, 2026.

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