Comparison

ExtremeCloud IQ Companion vs thinkCLI

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

Head to head
About

ExtremeCloud IQ Companion

This app helps IT administrators and installers quickly set up and monitor networking devices like access points, switches, and routers from a smartphone. It allows for easy onboarding, configuration, and troubleshooting of devices, including remote reboots and LED flashing for location.

Highlights
  • Onboard APs, Switches, Routers
  • Scan device barcode or QR code
  • Assign devices to locations
  • Apply network configuration policies
  • Verify cloud connection and status
  • Remotely reboot devices
  • Troubleshoot with CLI commands (subscription)
Features
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The ExtremeCloud IQ Companion app provides onboarding and monitoring of networking devices from your smartphone. The app was designed to securely support both IT administrators and installers. You can use this app to quickly onboard, monitor and troubleshoot access points, switches and routers. ExtremeCloud IQ Companion app supports the following features: • Launch ExtremeCloud IQ Companion app with proper admin or installer roles • Onboard Access Point (AP), Switches and Routers by scanning the device barcode or QR code. Or manually enter the serial number of the networking device • Assign device to location and floorplans • Assign device network configuration policy and device templates • Verify cloud connection and status of the device • Ability to remove, add or update a device • Ability to change “Persona” across our Universal Hardware portfolio • Remotely reboot a device • Locate an AP by flashing the LED light • Securely troubleshoot an AP using CLI commands (Pilot subscription required)

About

thinkCLI

Features
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thinkCLI gives network engineers instant visibility into their firewalls. Connect to your FortiGate or Cisco FDM device, view live status across six dashboard cards, and run comprehensive AI-powered security audits — all from your iPhone or iPad. DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE • Interfaces — See what's up, what's down, IP assignments, and traffic stats • Firewall Policies — Browse all rules with hit counts and last-used timestamps • VPN Tunnels — Monitor IPSec tunnel status and encryption settings • System Info — Model, firmware version, serial number, and uptime • Admin Users — Review accounts and privilege levels • HA Status — Cluster sync state and failover readiness (FortiGate) Each card shows cached data instantly, with manual refresh when you need the latest. AI-POWERED SECURITY AUDITS Tap "Start Audit" to run a deep security assessment of your firewall configuration. Our AI analyzes your policies, interfaces, VPN settings, and admin accounts to identify: • Overly permissive rules • Unused or shadowed policies • Weak authentication settings • Missing security best practices • Configuration inconsistencies Audits typically complete in 2-5 minutes. View detailed findings as a comprehensive markdown report you can share with your team. BUILT FOR NETWORK PROS • Connect via HTTPS to devices on your local network or through VPN • Credentials stored securely in iOS Keychain with biometric protection • Works offline — cached dashboard data available without network access • Universal app optimized for iPhone and iPad SUPPORTED DEVICES • Fortinet FortiGate (REST API) • Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM) SUBSCRIPTION • Free: 3 security audits to get started • Premium: 20 audits per month Privacy-focused: Your device credentials never leave your phone. Audit analysis is performed server-side with configuration data transmitted securely.

Screenshots

ExtremeCloud IQ Companion4 screens
thinkCLI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExtremeCloud IQ Companion at none against thinkCLI's 1. ExtremeCloud IQ Companion also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. thinkCLI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. ExtremeCloud IQ Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ExtremeCloud IQ Companion versus thinkCLI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtremeCloud IQ CompanionthinkCLI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExtreme NetworksBlue Sodium Corp

In-app purchases

None

ExtremeCloud IQ Companion

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

thinkCLI

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$29.991 Month

Questions

Is ExtremeCloud IQ Companion free?
ExtremeCloud IQ Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is thinkCLI free?
thinkCLI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExtremeCloud IQ Companion or thinkCLI have ads?
Neither ExtremeCloud IQ Companion nor thinkCLI shows ads.

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