# Linksys vs TERK XTEND

The clearest difference is rating: Linksys at 4.7 against TERK XTEND's 2.0. Linksys also leads on ratings volume (98K vs 34). TERK XTEND's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Linksys holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 98K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Linksys's written reviews are positive against 18% of TERK XTEND's.

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, TERK XTEND monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linksys | TERK XTEND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linksys/id533516503/reviews)** | [2.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terk-xtend/id1117280447/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **20.5% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 111 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linksys USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598557948) | [Voxx international Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/590474280) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### TERK XTEND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terk-xtend/id1117280447)

Configure your TRINITY WiFi Extender with ease. This utility app allows for seamless setup and management of your network extension device.

**Highlights:** Configure TRINITY WiFi Extender, Network extension management, Seamless setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linksys free?

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

### Is TERK XTEND free?

TERK XTEND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Linksys or TERK XTEND?

Linksys is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while TERK XTEND averages 2.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do Linksys or TERK XTEND have ads?

Neither Linksys nor TERK XTEND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linksys or TERK XTEND?

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, and TERK XTEND monthly. Most recently, Linksys was updated on October 19, 2026 and TERK XTEND on October 13, 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.*