Comparison

glinet vs Chip Assistant

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

Head to head

glinet

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 3.523 ratingsView app →

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

Chip Assistant

Features

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Chip Assistant APP is an efficient chip upgrade tool specially designed for MS-X02 devices, which uses Bluetooth technology to achieve rapid connection and data transmission with the device. The interface design of the APP is simple and intuitive, and the operation process is clear and straightforward, providing detailed step-by-step guidance for users to use it. After the APP is connected to the network, users can obtain the latest firmware version at any time. It is also possible to quickly detect and upgrade the chip through simple operations without complex Settings or professional knowledge.

Screenshots

glinet4 screens

Chip Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: glinet at every 5 weeks against Chip Assistant's every 4 months. Chip Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, Chip Assistant every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

glinet versus Chip Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	glinet	Chip Assistant
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.5 (23 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	37.6% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	23 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 4 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	118 MB	27 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	GL Technologies (HK) Limited	坤博陈

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

Chip Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

glinet

No in-app purchases

None

Chip Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is glinet free?

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

Is Chip Assistant free?

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

Do glinet or Chip Assistant have ads?

Neither glinet nor Chip Assistant shows ads.

Which is updated more often, glinet or Chip Assistant?

glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chip Assistant every 4 months. Most recently, glinet was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chip Assistant on October 25, 2026.