glinet vs NETGEAR App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
NETGEAR App
Easily manage your mobile hotspot, set up your device, and monitor data usage. Purchase and activate global data plans instantly through the integrated eSIM marketplace. Stay connected worldwide with flexible connectivity options.
- Effortless setup and management
- Instant eSIM purchase and activation
- Global data plans
- Monitor connected devices
- WiFi offload to save data
- Multiple connectivity options (eSIM/SIM)
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The NETGEAR App gives you simple, intuitive control of your Nighthawk 5G M7 Portable WiFi Hotspot. Set up your device in minutes, manage data and connected devices, and get instant global connectivity through the NETGEAR eSIM Marketplace. Compatibility: Nighthawk 5G M7 and M7 Pro. iPhone only; iPad not supported. NETGEAR App Features - Effortless Setup & Management: Set up your M7 quickly and control everything from a clean, easy-to-use dashboard. - Buy & Activate eSIMs Instantly: Purchase flexible global data plans directly in the app. - Multiple Ways to Get Online: Use a NETGEAR eSIM, import a third-party eSIM, or insert a physical SIM card. - Monitor Connected Devices: Track data usage, signal strength and battery status. - WiFi Offload to Save Data: Automatically switch to trusted nearby WiFi networks to reduce mobile data usage. NETGEAR eSIM Marketplace Get fast global coverage in 140+ countries—buy and activate plans instantly, track usage in real time, and add more data with just a tap What is an eSIM and how is it different from a SIM card? An eSIM is a digital SIM built directly into your device. It lets you connect to mobile networks without inserting or swapping a physical card. With NETGEAR eSIM, you can activate plans instantly and manage everything in the app. What happens if I run out of data? Buy more data or switch to a new plan directly in the app. Track usage easily and stay connected without hidden fees or roaming charges. Can I switch plans or countries easily? Yes. Just open the app, choose your new country or data plan, and follow the quick steps to reconnect in minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: glinet at 3.5 against NETGEAR App's 2.5. glinet also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 14%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
glinet holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of glinet's written reviews are positive against 14% of NETGEAR App's.
glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, NETGEAR App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | glinet | NETGEAR App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (23 ratings) — better | 2.5 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 214 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GL Technologies (HK) Limited | NETGEAR |
Customer experience
glinet
NETGEAR App
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
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- 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
NETGEAR App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
glinet
No in-app purchases
NETGEAR App
No in-app purchases
