Comparison

NextHub Remote vs WL Configurator

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

Head to head
About

NextHub Remote

Manage all your NextDNS accounts from a single dashboard on your device. Monitor connection status, view analytics, filter logs, and even control NextDNS settings. Enjoy a private and feature-rich experience with optional tipping.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple NextDNS accounts
  • Check NextDNS connection status
  • View analytics and query logs
  • Live stream query logs
  • Control NextDNS settings
  • Home screen widgets
  • Private and secure
Features
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NextHub is a dashboard for all your NextDNS accounts right on your device. - Add and manage multiple configurations from multiple NextDNS accounts. - Check NextDNS connection status on your device. - View rich analytics. - Filter and search your query logs. - Live Stream your query logs. - Enable or Disable NextDNS from NextHub using Shortcuts. - Widgets: See quick statistics right on your home page. - Manage your configuration’s settings right from NextHub. - Add a note with allow or deny list entries for reference. - See historical ping to NextDNS servers logged right on your device. - Authenticate access to NextHub with a passphrase, Face ID, or Touch ID. - Light and Dark mode support. - Shortcuts to jump right into Configuration Management and Logs from the main view! - 100% Private. Your data does not leave your device. Nobody but you can see it. All features of the app are free to use, and will always be. Tipping is optional and can be done right on NextHub. Tipping does not unlock any additional features.

About

WL Configurator

Features
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This lighting management app is designed for the wireless product series of self Electronics, aiming to significantly simplify the complexity of configuration and dimming. It features a user-friendly interface that makes adjusting the brightness of individual or group lights easy, and users can also effortlessly create and implement personalized lighting scenes. The modular design of the software allows for flexible configuration based on specific needs, ensuring that it can meet the diverse usage scenarios of different customers to achieve the best lighting effects.

Screenshots

NextHub Remote4 screens
WL Configurator2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WL Configurator at none against NextHub Remote's 3. WL Configurator also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NextHub Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WL Configurator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextHub Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, WL Configurator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NextHub Remote versus WL Configurator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextHub RemoteWL Configurator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVishal VijayashekkarSelf Electronics Co.,Ltd

Bugs and requests

NextHub Remote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Shortcuts to disable/enable NextDNS not showing
  • Live logs sometimes don't work
  • App icon remains white in iOS 18 Dark Mode
  • Losing search results from logs when closing app
  • Small glitches in new iOS

Requested features

6 requests
  • Parental controls feature
  • App icon compatible with iOS 18 Dark Mode
  • iMac support
  • Paid features for further development
  • Filter out unwanted domains (e.g., Apple/iCloud)
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  • Update for new iOS with glitch fixes

WL Configurator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NextHub Remote

One-time3
  • Small Tip (Coffee)$1.99
  • Medium Tip (Lunch)$4.99
  • Large Tip (Device Upgrade)$9.99
None

WL Configurator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextHub Remote free?
NextHub Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WL Configurator free?
WL Configurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NextHub Remote or WL Configurator have ads?
Neither NextHub Remote nor WL Configurator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextHub Remote or WL Configurator?
NextHub Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and WL Configurator every 3 days. Most recently, NextHub Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and WL Configurator on November 8, 2026.

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