Comparison

Linksys vs M2 Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Linksys

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
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This app is the command center for your Velop system and Linksys Smart WiFi routers. Use the Linksys app anywhere you have an internet connection to check connected devices, set up guest access, or keep your kids off the internet when they should be doing homework. KEY FEATURES • Remote Access – All you need is the internet. • Dashboard – Your WiFi's vital stats on one page. • Guest Access – Give friends internet access, but keep personal data secure. • Device Prioritization – Improve streaming and online gaming by giving WiFi priority to favored devices. • Network Security - Be proactive against network threats and malicious sites with Linksys Shield. • Parental Controls – Encourage kids' healthy internet behavior by pausing internet access. Privacy Policy: https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/terms/ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS* • Velop systems and Linksys Smart WiFi routers. Full list of supported routers: http://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com/cloud/ustatic/mobile/supportedRouters.html • User account (created in the app or at http://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com) connected to your Linksys product. • iOS 14.0 and greater For additional help, visit our support site at http://support.linksys.com

About

M2 Calculator

Calculate the number of M2 Processors needed for LED video screens based on tile type, frame rate, and color depth. This tool helps determine the total tiles and ports required for a given setup, updated for the SX40 Processor.

Highlights
  • Calculate M2 Processor requirements
  • Select LED tile types
  • Set frame rate and color depth
  • Determine tiles per port
  • Calculate total tiles
  • Supports SX40 Processor
Features
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The M2 Processor (by Brompton*) is used on Large LED video screen, it takes in a variety of inputs and has 4 output ports that can drive up to a maximum of 500,000 pixels per port, but there are some conditions. Frame Rate, Colour Depth and how many pixels each connected tile has can impact the number of tiles you can drive per Port. By selecting the type of LED tile in the wall (Currently CT only has the Roe MC7HB, Black OnyX 3.47, Black OnyX 2.8 and the Carbon 4 LED tile with the Brompton Receiver Cards installed) and selecting a frame rate, and colour depth you can see how many tiles you can connect to each port and total tiles to the Processor. This application has now been updated for the SX40 Processor. I wrote this application for the Techs and PM's I work with so that they can see for simple LED screens how many M2 Processors they need on the show for a given frame rate and colour depth. * this program was not written by Brompton, and they do not provide technical support for this program.

Screenshots

Linksys4 screens
M2 Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M2 Calculator at none against Linksys's 2. M2 Calculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Linksys's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (99K vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Linksys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. M2 Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M2 Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 99K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, M2 Calculator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Linksys versus M2 Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinksysM2 Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (99K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings99K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinksys USA, Inc.Darren Alexander

Customer experience

Linksys

All ratings98,345 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews768 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative74.5%

M2 Calculator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Linksys

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

M2 Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Linksys

Subscriptions2
  • Linksys Aware3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Linksys Shield3 Months trial$4.991 Month
None

M2 Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linksys free?
Linksys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M2 Calculator free?
M2 Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linksys or M2 Calculator?
M2 Calculator is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while M2 Calculator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Linksys or M2 Calculator have ads?
Neither Linksys nor M2 Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linksys or M2 Calculator?
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, and M2 Calculator every 7 months. Most recently, Linksys was updated on October 23, 2026 and M2 Calculator on October 10, 2026.

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