# glinet vs Changemonitor

The clearest difference is rating: Changemonitor at 4.5 against glinet's 3.5. Changemonitor also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). glinet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (28% vs 14%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Changemonitor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. glinet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Changemonitor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: glinet has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of glinet's written reviews are positive against 14% of Changemonitor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, Changemonitor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | glinet | Changemonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glinet/id1523245996/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/changemonitor/id6473832284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **28.4% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GL Technologies (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490828301) | [Rob Mulder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511132604) |

## What reviewers say

### glinet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glinet/id1523245996)

Manage your GL.iNet router remotely, from basic setup and security to advanced mesh networking and VPN configuration. Monitor your network's performance in real-time and control router functions like WiFi, firmware updates, and LED lights.

**Highlights:** Basic router setup and password changes, Mesh network creation and management, OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN configuration, Real-time router performance monitoring, WiFi control, firmware updates, LED management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Changemonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/changemonitor/id6473832284)

This utility app allows you to monitor any website for changes and receive instant push notifications when updates are detected. It offers visual change comparison, history charts, and home screen widgets for easy tracking.

**Highlights:** Track unlimited websites, Instant push notifications, Visual change comparison, 30-day history charts, Home screen widgets, Multi-language support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro user | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro user | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro user | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro user | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is glinet free?

glinet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Changemonitor free?

Changemonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, glinet or Changemonitor?

Changemonitor is rated higher. glinet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Changemonitor averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do glinet or Changemonitor have ads?

Neither glinet nor Changemonitor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, glinet or Changemonitor?

glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Changemonitor every 9 days. Most recently, glinet was updated on September 24, 2026 and Changemonitor on September 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*