# Anker FWTool vs Quartermaster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quartermaster at 93% against Anker FWTool's 0%. Quartermaster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (42 vs 4). Anker FWTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quartermaster sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Anker FWTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quartermaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quartermaster has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Anker FWTool's written reviews are positive against 93% of Quartermaster's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anker FWTool | Quartermaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-fwtool/id1523640262/reviews) | **[5.0 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartermaster-homelab-stack/id6779994284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Lewis Egley](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779994286) |

## What reviewers say

### Anker FWTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-fwtool/id1523640262)

This utility app allows users to update the firmware on compatible Anker devices. Currently, it supports the Y2561 Lightning to Ethernet + Charging Adapter and requires iOS 13.0 or later.

**Highlights:** Firmware updates, Anker product compatibility, iOS 13.0+ support, Lightning to Ethernet adapter support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Quartermaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartermaster-homelab-stack/id6779994284)

Manage your self-hosted media and home infrastructure from a single, native iOS application. Browse, request, and monitor your entertainment stack, alongside servers, containers, and smart home devices. Offers a private, direct connection to your services without any cloud intermediaries.

**Highlights:** Unified media management, Server and container monitoring, Automated network switching, Diagnostic tools, Customizable interface, Private notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quartermaster Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Continued Support | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Quartermaster Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anker FWTool free?

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

### Is Quartermaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anker FWTool or Quartermaster?

Quartermaster is rated higher. Anker FWTool averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Quartermaster averages 5.0 from 42 ratings.

### Do Anker FWTool or Quartermaster have ads?

Neither Anker FWTool nor Quartermaster 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.*