Comparison

glinet vs Flipper Mobile App

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

Head to head
About

glinet

Manage your GL.iNet router remotely, from basic setup and password changes to configuring mesh networks and VPN connections. Monitor real-time traffic, block unwanted users, and check device performance. Easily update firmware, control LED lights, and pause WiFi.

Highlights
  • Basic router setup and password management
  • Mesh network configuration
  • OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN setup
  • Real-time traffic monitoring
  • Block unwanted WiFi users
  • Live router status and performance checklist
  • Firmware updates and LED light control
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Setup GL.iNet routers with version 3.201 and above. The GL.iNet Mobile app gives you convenient access to your router’s features anywhere and anytime: Basic Setup: Setup and change the password of your devices. Discover the real-time traffic in both mesh & guest network. Block unwanted users that share your WiFi network. Mesh Network: Build up your home mesh network. Step-by-step guidelines for setting up sub-nodes within your house. VPN Setup: Easily configure selected OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN for your private home network. Live Router Status: Real-time performance checklist of your devices, including memory storage and CPU load data. Easily pause WiFi, update firmware, turn off LED lights on the router, and more! Compatible GL.iNet Devices (Model No.): GL-B2200 / Velica GL-AR750S / Slate GL-MT1300 / Beryl GL-MT300N-V2 / Mango GL-AR150 / White GL-AR300M / Shadow GL-AR750 / Creta GL-E750 / Mudi GL-MiFi GL-USB150 / Microuter GL-X300B / Collie GL-X750 / Spitz GL-XE300 / Puli GL-MV1000W / Brume-W microuter-N300 GL-AX1800/Flint GL-SF1200 GL-SFT1200/Opal GL-AXT1800/Slate AX GL-A1300/Slate Plus GL-MT3000/Beryl AX GL-MT2500/Brume 2 GL-X3000/Spitz AX GL-XE3000/Puli AX GL-MT6000/Flint 2 GL-B3000/Marble GL-BE3600/Slate 7 GL-BE9300/Flint 3 GL-BE6500/Flint 3e GL-MT3600BE/Beryl 7 GL-MT5000/Brume 3 GL-E5800/Mudi 7 GL-BE10000/Slate 7 Pro GL-BE14000/Flint 4 GL-MG1300/Mango 2

About

Flipper Mobile App

Manage your portable multi-tool device data, organize digital keys, and share them with a community of users. This application enhances the functionality of your device for various geeky projects.

Highlights
  • Manage device data
  • Organize digital keys
  • Share keys with users
  • Community sharing
Features
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Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for geeks in a toy-like body. This app helps to manage your data on the device, organize keys and share them with other Flipper Zero users.

Screenshots

glinet4 screens
Flipper Mobile App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flipper Mobile App at 4.5 against glinet's 3.5. Flipper Mobile App also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 38%) and ratings volume (313 vs 23). glinet's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). 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

Flipper Mobile App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flipper Mobile App has 313 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of glinet's written reviews are positive against 69% of Flipper Mobile App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, Flipper Mobile App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
glinet versus Flipper Mobile App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterglinetFlipper Mobile App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (23 ratings)4.5 (313 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews69.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23313 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGL Technologies (HK) LimitedFlipper Devices Inc.

Customer experience

glinet

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative51.5%

Flipper Mobile App

All ratings311 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral14.4%
Negative16.2%

User reviews

glinet

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Remote router management
  • 👍 Dark mode available
  • 👍 Controls multiple routers
  • 👍 Works well for basic setup
  • 👍 Easy initial setup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent 429 errors
  • 🐛 Buggy GUI
  • 🐛 Confusing settings
  • 🐛 Cannot sign back in
  • 🐛 App behaves like first-time setup after sign-out

Flipper Mobile App

From 313 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for installing and updating Flipper Zero
  • 👍 Useful for controlling Flipper Zero remotely
  • 🚀 Efficient firmware and app updates
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 👍 Helpful for managing Flipper Zero files and apps

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with custom firmware
  • 🐛 App download section not always working
  • 🔋 Bluetooth connection can drain phone battery
  • 🐛 Difficulty reconnecting after disconnecting

Bugs and requests

glinet

Reported bugs

52 issues
  • 429 errors during VPN setup
  • GUI is buggy
  • Cannot sign back in after sign out
  • App behaves as if setting up for the first time after sign out
  • No instructions provided
Show 47 more
  • App won't find router
  • Router dropping WiFi connection
  • App thinks initial config is still needed after web UI setup
  • Difficult to find DHCP settings
  • App never worked
  • VPN menu does not appear when app is set to Chinese
  • App collects user data and reports to China
  • Poor error codes, doesn't indicate why it fails
  • App says not connected to network while connected
  • Router keeps disconnecting from home network
  • No way to reset router and reach admin page
  • Cannot see router
  • App eventually stopped working
  • White screen when opening app
  • Limited administrative access, no main dashboard
  • Couldn't set up router
  • App won't go past 'Power up the router' page in Sub Router Mode
  • App doesn't ask for manual IP or allow entry
  • Cannot figure out how to access 'network storage'
  • App is very limited
  • No option to go back to main dashboard
  • Couldn't set up AXT 1800 router
  • App missing important travel feature (captive portals)
  • App is missing most of the Admin console features
  • Cellular settings show a white screen on Mudi devices
  • Last update made app useless for iOS
  • Cannot log in with PIA VPN
  • Connection error when logging in with PIA VPN
  • HTTPS error when trying to surfshark
  • Unknown error during firmware upgrade
  • 44 key error when uploading Wireguard configuration
  • Cannot sign into North VPN due to character limit
  • Settings link in AdGuard plug-ins doesn't work on iPhone
  • Toggle switches don't obey 'On/Off Labels' preference
  • Old app allowed local device management, new one doesn't
  • New app useless for traveling router
  • App can never connect to or find devices
  • App doesn't show tethering activity
  • App demands location access
  • Cannot add preconfigured router, must blank it
  • Forced upgrade bricks router
  • Router refuses encrypted connections after forced upgrade
  • App has trust issues with password syncing
  • Not designed for iPad, no landscape orientation
  • App doesn't find router within seconds, needs manual IP option
  • App doesn't list VPN servers
  • App doesn't work with older firmware

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add USB print server function
  • More versatile functionalities (repeater, astrowarp)
  • Automate captive portal workflow for travel
  • Import MAC address for captive portals
  • Include all web admin console features in the app
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  • Make network storage feature more obvious
  • iPad app support
  • Manual IP definition for connection
  • Widget for home screen showing network/VPN status
  • Red dot indicator for firmware updates
  • Web link to LuCI interface
  • More screenshots in App Store
  • Support for landscape orientation on iPad
  • Option to store manually defined IPs

Flipper Mobile App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update process sometimes causes Bluetooth, SubGHz, or NFC issues
  • App crashes when trying to access the App Store section
  • Keyboard not showing up when pairing code is requested
  • Widgets not working on iOS 16
  • Remote control feature has input lag

Requested features

9 requests
  • More interactive features (e.g., sleeping dolphin, talking dolphin)
  • Ability to download different firmware versions directly in the app
  • Support for managing multiple Flipper Zero devices
  • Folder support in SubGHz catalog
  • Apple Watch companion app
Show 4 more
  • Shortcuts integration for payloads
  • Notification system for app updates
  • Ability to edit and move files/folders on the Flipper Zero
  • Ducky script compiler in the mobile app

In-app purchases

None

glinet

No in-app purchases

None

Flipper Mobile App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is glinet free?
glinet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flipper Mobile App free?
Flipper Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, glinet or Flipper Mobile App?
Flipper Mobile App is rated higher. glinet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Flipper Mobile App averages 4.5 from 313 ratings.
Do glinet or Flipper Mobile App have ads?
Neither glinet nor Flipper Mobile App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, glinet or Flipper Mobile App?
glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flipper Mobile App every 3 weeks. Most recently, glinet was updated on November 3, 2026 and Flipper Mobile App on November 3, 2026.

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