Peplink vs Hughes LEO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote router management
- Wi-Fi setup and sharing
- Network status notifications
- Automatic firmware upgrades
- Multi-router management
- WAN priority customization
- SpeedFusion protection
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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!
Hughes LEO
This app assists in the setup and management of a satellite terminal. It guides users through site surveys, obstruction analysis, and the commissioning process, providing real-time status and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Location Site Survey
- Obstruction Analysis
- Quick Start Guide
- Terminal Wi-Fi Connection
- Commissioning Workflow
- Intuitive Dashboard
- Troubleshooting Tools
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Hughes, an industry leading satellite technology partner, manufactures a high-performing, flat-panel Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) for use on the Eutelsat-OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services. The Hughes LEO Terminal is configured and activated using the LEO mobile app. The Hughes LEO mobile app enables technicians and end-users to: • Conduct Location Site Survey The Hughes LEO mobile app enables technicians and end-users to conduct location site surveys and commissioning of the Hughes LEO satellite terminal through the terminal Wi-Fi connection. • Obstruction Analysis of the Install Site The obstruction analysis of the install site provides visual feedback to the installer about any hinderances that might reduce the antenna throughput. • Quick Start Guide Quick Install guide to setup the terminal and view the physical installation steps • Connect to the Satellite Terminal through the Terminal Wi-Fi Connection Intuitively connect to the terminal Wi-Fi to install and manage the terminal • Commissioning of the Hughes LEO Satellite Terminal The app guides the installer through a self-explanatory workflow to commission the terminal and enable satellite connectivity • Intuitive Dashboard The app has an intuitive dashboard for the satellite connectivity and to view related parameters • View the Antenna and Modem status Leverage the dashboard to view the antenna status, the access point network parameters and modem status. • Perform Troubleshooting Conduct connectivity troubleshooting through this highly intuitive app available on your mobile device. • Detailed User Manual Access detailed product manuals at your fingertips for step by step instructions for physical installation. • Contact Support for Troubleshooting
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hughes LEO at 100% against Peplink's 20%. Hughes LEO also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hughes LEO 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 100% of Hughes LEO's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Peplink | Hughes LEO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peplink International Limited | Hughes Network Systems, LLC |
Customer experience
Peplink
Hughes LEO
In-app purchases
Peplink
No in-app purchases
Hughes LEO
No in-app purchases
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