MSI Router vs NuThermostat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MSI Router
Manage your home WiFi network with ease. Set up your network, create custom WiFi profiles, and optimize performance for gaming, streaming, or working from home. Monitor connected devices and system usage in real-time.
- Network setup wizard
- Create WiFi and guest profiles
- AI QoS modes (Gaming, Streaming, WFH)
- Real-time network monitoring
- Client device management
- Parental controls
- Game center
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MSI router app allows you to: - Setup your network with simple steps - Create WiFi and guest WiFi profiles - Tap to change the AI QoS mode to suit your needs - Monitor network client and system usage in real-time Key Features: - Network monitor and management - Clients device management - Ai QoS: Gaming/ streaming/ WFH/ AI auto - Parental control - Game center - Setup wizard - System management Go to https://msi.com to know more about MSI Radix
NuThermostat
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The “NuThermostat” is designed to demonstrate the compatibility with the “NuMaker-wifiThermstat-M258”. It pairs with the M258 and allows further control of the thermostat using a mobile phone within the LAN environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MSI Router at 12.1 against NuThermostat's 16.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
MSI Router ships an update monthly, NuThermostat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MSI Router | NuThermostat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. | Nuvoton Technology Corporation |
In-app purchases
MSI Router
No in-app purchases
NuThermostat
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MSI Router free?
Is NuThermostat free?
Do MSI Router or NuThermostat have ads?
Which is updated more often, MSI Router or NuThermostat?
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