# NETGEAR Mobile vs Linksys

The clearest difference is rating: Linksys at 4.7 against NETGEAR Mobile's 3.6. Linksys also leads on ratings volume (98K vs 1.8K). NETGEAR Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (38% vs 21%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linksys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NETGEAR Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Linksys holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 98K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of NETGEAR Mobile's written reviews are positive against 21% of Linksys's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NETGEAR Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Linksys every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NETGEAR Mobile | Linksys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgear-mobile/id457698895/reviews) | **[4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linksys/id533516503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.2% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETGEAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/394405580) | [Linksys USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598557948) |

## What reviewers say

### NETGEAR Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgear-mobile/id457698895)

Manage your NETGEAR mobile hotspot from your phone. Track data usage, monitor connection status and battery life, and control hotspot settings. Stream media directly from supported models.

**Highlights:** Track data usage, Monitor connection and battery life, View connected Wi-Fi devices, Control hotspot power, Configure APN settings, Stream media (M1 Nighthawk only)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Useful app for managing device
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Provides good information and tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🤔 Clunky, outdated UI

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, app gets stuck in login loop
- Fails to recognize supported devices
- Doesn't save password or login credentials
- Constant pop-ups for terms and conditions
- Displays incorrect or incomplete information

**Requested features**

- Add ability to update firmware from app
- Include more advanced settings and customization options
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Add support for more device models
- Provide better data usage tracking and notifications


### Linksys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linksys/id533516503)

Manage your home WiFi network remotely from anywhere. Control connected devices, set up guest networks, and implement parental controls to manage internet access for children. Prioritize devices for better streaming and gaming performance, and enhance security against online threats.

**Highlights:** Remote WiFi access, Network dashboard, Guest network setup, Device prioritization, Network security features, Parental controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linksys Aware | $2.99 | per month |
| Linksys Shield | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and light-weight
- 🔒 Secure and easy to manage
- 👍 Simple and effective interface
- 👍 Helpful parental controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate network information

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently loses connection to router
- Cannot reliably rename or manage connected devices
- Parental controls settings randomly reset or malfunction
- Inability to troubleshoot or diagnose network issues

**Requested features**

- Allow device-specific parental controls
- Add option to view network usage statistics
- Improve app navigation and responsiveness
- Provide more granular control over node settings
- Implement dark mode and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NETGEAR Mobile free?

NETGEAR Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Linksys free?

Linksys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NETGEAR Mobile or Linksys?

Linksys is rated higher. NETGEAR Mobile averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Linksys averages 4.7 from 98K ratings.

### Do NETGEAR Mobile or Linksys have ads?

Neither NETGEAR Mobile nor Linksys shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NETGEAR Mobile or Linksys?

NETGEAR Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Linksys every 5 weeks. Most recently, NETGEAR Mobile was updated on September 17, 2026 and Linksys on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*