# glinet vs BackBeat+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BackBeat+ at 100% against glinet's 28%. BackBeat+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). glinet's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BackBeat+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: glinet has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of glinet's written reviews are positive against 100% of BackBeat+'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | glinet | BackBeat+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glinet/id1523245996/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-plus/id6504351641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 119 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GL Technologies (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490828301) | [Backbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751917420) |

## 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


### BackBeat+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-plus/id6504351641)

Control your BackBeat Generation 2 device with this mobile app. Adjust volume, rumble intensity, and monitor battery life with intuitive sliders and a responsive interface. Experience the full rumble device features directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Real-time control, Volume and rumble intensity sliders, Interactive pad control, Live battery monitoring, Intuitive adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is glinet free?

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

### Is BackBeat+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, glinet or BackBeat+?

BackBeat+ is rated higher. glinet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while BackBeat+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do glinet or BackBeat+ have ads?

Neither glinet nor BackBeat+ shows ads.

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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.*