WK&T Control vs NearThere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WK&T Control
Manage your home network and smart devices remotely. This application offers network security, parental controls, and guest network setup for subscribers. Access and control your home from anywhere with ease.
- Remote home network management
- Smart home device access
- Network security features
- Parental controls
- Guest network setup
- Device management
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Manage all aspects of your home network with WK&T Control. Access your smart home from anywhere, with this easy to use application. WK&T Control provides subscribers with network security, parental controls, device management, and setting up guest networks.
NearThere
This app sends smart reminders based on your physical location, not just the time. Set alerts to trigger when you're near a specific place, ensuring you never miss a task while running errands or commuting.
- Location-based reminders
- Customizable mile radius
- Automatic proximity notifications
- Intuitive interface
- Task management for errands
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NearThere helps you save time and stay organized by delivering smart reminders based on your physical proximity—not just the clock. Instead of relying on time-based alerts, NearThere allows you to set reminders that trigger when you're within a specific distance of a location on your to-do list. Whether you're running errands, commuting, or traveling, NearThere ensures you never miss a task when you're near the right place. Key Features: Create location-based reminders with customizable mile radius Get notified automatically when you’re near a relevant task location Streamlined, intuitive interface for quick setup Perfect for errands, shopping, appointments, and more—NearThere keeps you productive, effortlessly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NearThere at 100% against WK&T Control's 0%. NearThere also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). WK&T Control's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
NearThere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WK&T Control has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WK&T Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of NearThere's.
WK&T Control ships an update every 3 months, NearThere monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WK&T Control | NearThere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WK&T | William Beaman LLC |
Customer experience
WK&T Control
NearThere
In-app purchases
WK&T Control
No in-app purchases
NearThere
No in-app purchases
