Comparison

Balmar SmartLink vs Peplink

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Connect to Balmar SmartLink devices
  • Configure device settings
  • View device information
  • Requires BlueLink Bluetooth Gateway
  • Network monitoring
Features
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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.

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

Balmar SmartLink4 screens
Peplink4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Balmar SmartLink versus Peplink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalmar SmartLinkPeplink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (13 ratings) — better2.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCDI ELECTRONICS, LLCPeplink International Limited

Customer experience

Balmar SmartLink

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral23.1%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative64.3%

Peplink

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

In-app purchases

None

Balmar SmartLink

No in-app purchases

None

Peplink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balmar SmartLink free?
Balmar SmartLink 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, Balmar SmartLink or Peplink?
Balmar SmartLink is rated higher. Balmar SmartLink averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Peplink averages 2.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Balmar SmartLink or Peplink have ads?
Neither Balmar SmartLink nor Peplink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Balmar SmartLink or Peplink?
Balmar SmartLink ships an update every 2 months, and Peplink every 2 months. Most recently, Balmar SmartLink was updated on October 2, 2026 and Peplink on October 18, 2026.

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