Comparison

ZTELink vs Cudy

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

Head to head
About

ZTELink

Manage your ZTE wireless routers and CPE/Ufi devices. Control your home network, set up parental controls, and manage guest networks. Block unauthorized users from accessing your Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Manage home network
  • Check network status
  • Parental control
  • Guest network management
  • Blacklist management
  • Prevent Wi-Fi squatters
Features
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ZTELink app is provided by ZTE. It helps you to manage CPE/Ufi products and easily control wireless routers. Main features: Easily manage home network and check network status. Parental control and Guest network management. Manage blacklist and prevent Wi-Fi squatters from stealing your network. Note: The remote control function of the ZTELink app is not supported in the following countries and regions: Russia, Brunei, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Nigeria. For more information, please read Privacy Policy of this app for more information.

About

Cudy

Easily set up and manage your Cudy Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems, and range extenders from your mobile device. The app offers an intuitive interface for network status checks, personalized settings, and powerful device management features like internet pausing and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Quick router setup
  • Network status dashboard
  • Device management (pause internet, VPN)
  • WiFi and IPTV settings
  • Firmware updates
  • Parental controls
Features
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Cudy App provides the easiest way to access and manage Cudy Wi-Fi Router, Mesh Wi-Fi Router, or Range Extender through your mobile devices. From setup to device management, Cudy provides a simple and intuitive user interface to check the status of your networking devices and configure more personal settings for your network. Cudy App makes it easy for you to install your router and get quick access to your network information. Features include: 1, Easy and intuitive interface to quick setup the router in minutes. 2, Simple management dashboard to view the status of your network, notifications, and all the feature your router. 3, Powerful device management with options to pause internet or VPN access and set rate limits. 4, WiFi settings, IPTV settings, update firmware and much more. 5, Parental Controls allow you to set healthy internet schedules and content access for your family.

Screenshots

ZTELink3 screens
Cudy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cudy at 3.7 against ZTELink's 2.4. Cudy also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 9%). ZTELink's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cudy holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of ZTELink's written reviews are positive against 45% of Cudy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZTELink versus Cudy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZTELinkCudy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (18 ratings)3.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.2% of reviews45.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1823 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZTE CorporationShenzhen Cudy Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

ZTELink

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative84.7%

Cudy

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral13.7%
Negative41.2%

Bugs and requests

ZTELink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cudy

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Cannot access routers remotely
  • WiFi completely stopped working
  • No response from company for cancellation/refund
  • Cannot change Wake on LAN settings remotely
  • Cannot access routers via app
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  • Intermittent access
  • No SMS access for P4
  • Gaming latency issues
  • App cannot discover router
  • Internet speed meter is buggy
  • M1800 unit disconnects frequently
  • M3000 unit not turning on
  • Parental control/child protection ineffective
  • App does not work for M1800 (iOS)
  • Router not connecting to each other
  • App doesn't recognize own make wifi
  • RE1200 wifi extender issues (no 5GHz)
  • WiFi range reduced after update

Requested features

26 requests
  • Wake on LAN via mobile app
  • Assign IP address in DHCP server
  • Access Wake on LAN feature in app
  • Mac Binding/Reservations via app
  • SMS access for P4
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  • Manual IP address entry for connection
  • Custom DNS option
  • Gaming mode option
  • More firewall options (port management, protocol filters)
  • Real-time bandwidth check per client
  • Dark mode version
  • eSIM & eSIM transfer support
  • Set 2.4G or 5.0G preferences by device
  • Data usage by devices
  • QOS limit below 1 mbps
  • Device-specific bandwidth and limits
  • Control over all clients (mesh repeaters)
  • VPN settings and quick toggle
  • Signal strength display for all clients
  • Parental control and website blocking
  • Set age group for content filtering
  • Support chat, community, and email in app
  • Check for update option
  • More relevant information on dashboard
  • Tips and Help for users
  • QoS options

In-app purchases

None

ZTELink

No in-app purchases

None

Cudy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZTELink free?
ZTELink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cudy free?
Cudy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZTELink or Cudy?
Cudy is rated higher. ZTELink averages 2.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Cudy averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.
Do ZTELink or Cudy have ads?
Neither ZTELink nor Cudy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZTELink or Cudy?
ZTELink ships an update every 2 months, and Cudy every 2 months. Most recently, ZTELink was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cudy on October 24, 2026.

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