Comparison

Porter Setup vs Linkstyle

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

Head to head
About

Porter Setup

Easily share your Wi-Fi network access with others using a QR code or a single tap. This app configures the QR code and One-Tap Wi-Fi features of your device.

Highlights
  • Secure Wi-Fi sharing
  • One-tap connection
  • QR code generation
  • Device configuration
  • iPhone camera integration
Features
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Wifi Porter securely shares your network with a single tap or scan. The experience is amazing on an iPhone. Open the iPhone camera, point it at the QR code on Wifi Porter and you’ll be prompted immediately to connect. Use this app to configure One-Tap Wifi and the QR code portion of your Wifi Porter.

About

Linkstyle

Control your smart home and security devices from a single interface, whether you're at home or away. Set schedules and create custom automations to integrate multiple devices seamlessly for an enhanced living experience.

Highlights
  • Unified device control
  • Remote access
  • Customizable schedules
  • Multi-device automation
  • Smart security integration
Features
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LinkStyle enables you to control your smart home and smart security devices from on interface, whether you are at home or out and about. You can also set up your smart device on a schedule, or even integrate functions of multiple devices seamlessly with DIY customized automation. Get started today on your journey to an enchanted home and life with LinkStyle today.

Screenshots

Porter Setup3 screens
Linkstyle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linkstyle at 75% against Porter Setup's 19%. Linkstyle also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Porter Setup's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Linkstyle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Porter Setup's written reviews are positive against 75% of Linkstyle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Porter Setup ships an update every 2 months, Linkstyle every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Porter Setup versus Linkstyle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPorter SetupLinkstyle
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (21 ratings)4.4 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTen One DesignLINKSTYLE.LIFE INC

Customer experience

Porter Setup

All ratings21 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative65.4%

Linkstyle

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Porter Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Linkstyle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Porter Setup free?
Porter Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linkstyle free?
Linkstyle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Porter Setup or Linkstyle?
Linkstyle is rated higher. Porter Setup averages 1.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Linkstyle averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Porter Setup or Linkstyle have ads?
Neither Porter Setup nor Linkstyle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Porter Setup or Linkstyle?
Porter Setup ships an update every 2 months, and Linkstyle every 11 months. Most recently, Porter Setup was updated on September 23, 2026 and Linkstyle on June 1, 2026.

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