Balmar SmartLink vs Peplink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Balmar SmartLink
This application allows users to connect to and manage Balmar SmartLink devices. It requires a specific Bluetooth gateway to function. Users can view information and configure settings for their connected devices.
- Connect to Balmar SmartLink devices
- Configure device settings
- View device information
- Requires BlueLink Bluetooth Gateway
- Network monitoring
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The Balmar app lets you connect, configure and view information from Balmar SmartLink devices. It requires a BlueLink Bluetooth Gateway (SG2-0300) to be installed on the SmartLink Network. See https://balmar.net/sg200-upgrades/ for information about this release.
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.
- Remote router management
- Wi-Fi setup and sharing
- Network status notifications
- Automatic firmware upgrades
- Multi-router management
- WAN priority customization
- SpeedFusion protection
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Balmar SmartLink at 2.7 against Peplink's 2.4. Balmar SmartLink also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Balmar SmartLink holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Balmar SmartLink's written reviews are positive against 20% of Peplink's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balmar SmartLink | Peplink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (13 ratings) — better | 2.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CDI ELECTRONICS, LLC | Peplink International Limited |
Customer experience
Balmar SmartLink
Peplink
In-app purchases
Balmar SmartLink
No in-app purchases
Peplink
No in-app purchases
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