# glinet vs Folder Fort

The clearest difference is rating: Folder Fort at 4.0 against glinet's 3.5. glinet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folder Fort sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. glinet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Folder Fort holds the better App Store score, 4.0 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.

glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, Folder Fort monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | glinet | Folder Fort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glinet/id1523245996/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-fort-cloud-storage/id6759740450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GL Technologies (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490828301) | [david buell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880451383) |

## 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


### Folder Fort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-fort-cloud-storage/id6759740450)

Securely store and organize your photos, videos, documents, and important files in the cloud. Automatically back up selected media and access your data from any device. Offers affordable storage plans without complex setup.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud storage, File organization, Auto-upload for photos/videos, Access from multiple devices, Affordable storage plans, Backup important files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folder Fort 150GB Cloud Storage | $0.99 | per month |
| Folder Fort 250GB Cloud Storage | $1.49 | per month |
| Folder Fort 500GB Cloud Storage | $3.99 | per month |
| Folder Fort 1TB Cloud Storage | $5.99 | per month |
| Folder Fort 2TB Cloud Storage | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is glinet free?

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

### Is Folder Fort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, glinet or Folder Fort?

Folder Fort is rated higher. glinet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Folder Fort averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do glinet or Folder Fort have ads?

Neither glinet nor Folder Fort shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, glinet or Folder Fort?

glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Folder Fort monthly. Most recently, glinet was updated on October 21, 2026 and Folder Fort on October 7, 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.*