Comparison

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile vs Peplink

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

Head to head
About

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile

Manage your NetCloud Service, routers, and endpoints from your mobile device. Monitor network status, receive alerts, initiate tests, and troubleshoot issues remotely to ensure network uptime and productivity.

Highlights
  • Network status dashboard
  • Endpoint status and details
  • Usage and signal strength data
  • Troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute, speed test)
  • Alerts and activity logs
  • Perimeter network visibility
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Stay connected to your network no matter where you are using Ericsson NetCloud Mobile. Designed for network administrators, NetCloud Mobile brings essential NetCloud capabilities to your phone or tablet to monitor and manage your network in real-time. Features • Track network status and receive real-time alerts • Monitor device health, signal strength, and usage • Drill into device details and configurations • Run diagnostics such as ping, traceroute, and speed tests • Reboot devices remotely • View GeoView insights for device location • Manage users, access, and activity logs Requirements • NetCloud Manager account • Active NetCloud Service Plan

About

Peplink

Manage your Peplink router settings remotely with this companion app. Easily set up Wi-Fi, monitor network status, and customize your connection for optimal performance. Enjoy enhanced network control and SpeedFusion protection from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote router management
  • Wi-Fi setup and sharing
  • Network status notifications
  • Automatic firmware upgrades
  • Multi-router management
  • WAN priority customization
  • SpeedFusion protection
Features
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Experience the best of Peplink with our companion app. Begin by inputting your router’s serial number, then effortlessly manage your router settings from anywhere, at any time, all at your fingertips! SET UP YOUR ROUTER IN JUST A FEW STEPS Create and share your Wi-Fi Receive notifications for your network status Set automatic firmware upgrades Manage multiple routers at the same time Share access rights with multiple people CUSTOMIZE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE Swap your WAN Priorities freely Choose your preferred LTE Carrier for SFC 5G/LTE (For US users only) Prioritize usage for specific clients and applications Define the outbound traffic route for specific clients and applications View Starlink WAN statistics View WAN quality and data reports ENJOY SPEEDFUSION PROTECTION Improve connection quality with different 3 modes depending on your needs Enjoy unlimited SFC usage Connect to Peplink Cloud Locations in over 40 cities Add another Peplink router as the SpeedFusion Cloud Location for local access Receive notifications for when quota is low or about to expire Visit peplink.com/peplink-app/ to read about the app’s full features, supported model list, and FAQ. Stay tuned for more supported models in the app!

Screenshots

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile4 screens
Peplink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ericsson NetCloud Mobile at 4.8 against Peplink's 2.4. Ericsson NetCloud Mobile also leads on ratings volume (549 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ericsson NetCloud Mobile has 549 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Ericsson NetCloud Mobile's written reviews are positive against 20% of Peplink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ericsson NetCloud Mobile versus Peplink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEricsson NetCloud MobilePeplink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (549 ratings) — better2.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings549 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEricsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Inc.Peplink International Limited

Customer experience

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile

All ratings549 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative40.0%

Peplink

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App locks up when clicking managed devices
  • Unable to get into device details
  • Login fails with “The data couldn’t be read because it is missing.”
  • App crashes when switching accounts
  • Unable to manage devices
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  • No current signal strength readings
  • Devices do not populate, shows an error
  • App doesn't work for populating devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add ability to move devices into groups
  • Add port forwarding functionality
  • Add feature to clear configuration for kiosks
  • Allow access to router logs
  • Improve configuration of alerts
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  • Display current signal strength readings
  • Alerts to come through the app instead of emails

Peplink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Peplink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ericsson NetCloud Mobile free?
Ericsson NetCloud Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Peplink free?
Peplink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ericsson NetCloud Mobile or Peplink?
Ericsson NetCloud Mobile is rated higher. Ericsson NetCloud Mobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while Peplink averages 2.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Ericsson NetCloud Mobile or Peplink have ads?
Neither Ericsson NetCloud Mobile nor Peplink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ericsson NetCloud Mobile or Peplink?
Ericsson NetCloud Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Peplink every 2 months. Most recently, Ericsson NetCloud Mobile was updated on September 29, 2026 and Peplink on October 2, 2026.

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