# glinet vs Nudge Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Nudge Remote at 5.0 against glinet's 3.5. glinet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nudge Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. glinet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nudge Remote 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.

glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, Nudge Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | glinet | Nudge Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/nudge-remote/id6778583157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 118 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GL Technologies (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490828301) | [Vamsi Yuvaraj Suggula](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778583159) |

## What reviewers say

### glinet

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

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

**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


### Nudge Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-remote/id6778583157)

Approve macOS approval prompts remotely from your iPhone. Keep your home servers and remote workstations running without interruption by handling dialogs from your mobile device. It's designed for unattended workflows that require quick decisions.

**Highlights:** Remote approval of macOS dialogs, Approve, deny, or dismiss prompts, Notifications for attention needed, End-to-end encryption, Companion macOS app for pairing, Separates remotely actionable prompts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Mac Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Macs Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Mac Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 3 Macs Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is glinet free?

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

### Is Nudge Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, glinet or Nudge Remote?

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

### Do glinet or Nudge Remote have ads?

Neither glinet nor Nudge Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, glinet or Nudge Remote?

glinet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nudge Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, glinet was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nudge Remote on October 31, 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.*