ExtremeCloud IQ Companion vs thinkCLI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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)
thinkCLI
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | ExtremeCloud IQ Companion | thinkCLI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Extreme Networks | Blue Sodium Corp |
In-app purchases
ExtremeCloud IQ Companion
No in-app purchases
thinkCLI
- Premium$29.991 Month
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