Comparison

Peplink vs UniFi Design

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

Head to head
About

Peplink

Manage your Peplink router settings remotely with this companion app. Easily set up Wi-Fi, monitor network status, and customize your connection for optimal performance. Enjoy enhanced network control and SpeedFusion protection from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote router management
  • Wi-Fi setup and sharing
  • Network status notifications
  • Automatic firmware upgrades
  • Multi-router management
  • WAN priority customization
  • SpeedFusion protection
Features
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Experience the best of Peplink with our companion app. Begin by inputting your router’s serial number, then effortlessly manage your router settings from anywhere, at any time, all at your fingertips! SET UP YOUR ROUTER IN JUST A FEW STEPS Create and share your Wi-Fi Receive notifications for your network status Set automatic firmware upgrades Manage multiple routers at the same time Share access rights with multiple people CUSTOMIZE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE Swap your WAN Priorities freely Choose your preferred LTE Carrier for SFC 5G/LTE (For US users only) Prioritize usage for specific clients and applications Define the outbound traffic route for specific clients and applications View Starlink WAN statistics View WAN quality and data reports ENJOY SPEEDFUSION PROTECTION Improve connection quality with different 3 modes depending on your needs Enjoy unlimited SFC usage Connect to Peplink Cloud Locations in over 40 cities Add another Peplink router as the SpeedFusion Cloud Location for local access Receive notifications for when quota is low or about to expire Visit peplink.com/peplink-app/ to read about the app’s full features, supported model list, and FAQ. Stay tuned for more supported models in the app!

About

UniFi Design

Plan, build, and visualize network setups from anywhere. This app allows detailed rack configuration, project syncing from UniFi Design Center, and AR placement for realistic previews. Access various network planning tools in one convenient location.

Highlights
  • Detailed rack setup configuration
  • Sync projects from UniFi Design Center
  • Redesigned topology view
  • Dedicated ports view for device editing
  • Augmented Reality (AR) rack placement
  • Access to network planning tools
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UniFi Design brings the full UniFi Design Center experience to your device, purpose-built for planning, building, and visualizing your setup from anywhere. Design your setup with the Wizard, now with far more control. Add and configure devices, customize your rack down to the detail, and sync your projects directly from UniFi Design Center so your work moves with you. - Build and edit complete rack setups with detailed configuration options. - Sync projects and floor plans from UniFi Design Center. - Visualize your network in a redesigned topology view to see your entire project at a glance. - Plan every connection with a dedicated ports view to edit devices and ports directly. - Place a full 1:1 rack in your room or office using AR to see exactly how it will look. - Access Certified Installers, Network Ports AR, Tech Specs, WiFi Calculator, and Capacity Calculator in one place. From idea to deployment, UniFi Design gives you everything you need to plan your project, wherever you are.

Screenshots

Peplink4 screens
UniFi Design4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniFi Design at 5.0 against Peplink's 2.4. UniFi Design also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Peplink's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

UniFi Design holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Peplink's written reviews are positive against 23% of UniFi Design's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Peplink ships an update every 2 months, UniFi Design fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Peplink versus UniFi Design: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeplinkUniFi Design
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews23.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB405 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeplink International LimitedUbiquiti Inc.

Customer experience

Peplink

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

UniFi Design

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral16.1%
Negative60.7%

In-app purchases

None

Peplink

No in-app purchases

None

UniFi Design

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Peplink free?
Peplink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniFi Design free?
UniFi Design is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Peplink or UniFi Design?
UniFi Design is rated higher. Peplink averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while UniFi Design averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Peplink or UniFi Design have ads?
Neither Peplink nor UniFi Design shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Peplink or UniFi Design?
Peplink ships an update every 2 months, and UniFi Design fortnightly. Most recently, Peplink was updated on November 3, 2026 and UniFi Design on November 5, 2026.

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