Linksys vs Nokia WiFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote WiFi access
- Network dashboard
- Guest network setup
- Device prioritization
- Network security features
- Parental controls
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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
Nokia WiFi
Easily set up and manage your home mesh Wi-Fi network. Gain real-time insights into your network's performance, control internet access for devices, and create guest networks. The app helps ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home.
- Quick setup of Beacon units
- Manage internet access
- Create guest networks
- Check device connection speed
- Automatic network updates
- Identify connection problems
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The Nokia WiFi app lets you to quickly setup and easily manage your Nokia WiFi Beacon units (purchased separately). Use the app in your home for quick insights to get the most out of your Nokia WiFi network. The first real time mesh Wi-Fi solution that allows you to enjoy uninterrupted Wi-Fi speed and coverage throughout your home. The Nokia WiFi network is self-optimizing against interferences in real time to avoid disruptions. You can do the following with your Nokia WiFi app: • Set up your Beacon units in just a few minutes • Manage internet access for connected devices • Quickly create and share a guest network • Easily check each devices’ connection speed in your network • Automatically update your network at scheduled times • Simple interface that shows which devices have connection problems We want to hear your feedback on how we can improve, feature requests, or general comments! Please contact us at wifi.care@nokia.com Hardware Compatibility Nokia WiFi supported devices (these devices can be used as a root device/gateway) with the Nokia WiFi mobile app: • Nokia WiFi Beacons 1, 1.1, 2, 3 ,6, G6, 10 • Nokia WiFi Gateway 3 • Nokia FastMile 4G, 5G Gateways 2,3,3.1,3.2,6.1 • Nokia FastMile 5G Receivers 5G14-B • Some CSP provided ONTs (modems/gateways): G-140W-C, G-140W-H, G-240W-G, G-240W-J, G-0425G-A, G-0425G-B, G-1425G-A, G-1425G-B, G-2425G-A, G-2425G-B, G-2426G-A, G-2426G-B, XS-2426G-A, XS-2426G-B, G-0425G-C, G-1426G-A Note: Support of these devices is dependent on the CSP and firmware version Supported languages • English • Arabic • Chinese Simplified • Chinese Traditional • Danish • Dutch • Finnish • French • German • Japanese • Polish • Portuguese • Russian • Spanish • Swedish • Thai • Turkish • Ukrainian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nokia WiFi at none against Linksys's 2. Nokia WiFi also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 20%). Linksys's advantage is ratings volume (99K vs 1.4K) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Linksys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nokia WiFi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Linksys holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 99K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Linksys's written reviews are positive against 41% of Nokia WiFi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, Nokia WiFi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linksys | Nokia WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (99K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | 41.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 99K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linksys USA, Inc. | Nokia Apps Distribution LLC |
Customer experience
Linksys
Nokia WiFi
User reviews
Linksys
From 99K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and light-weight
- 🔒 Secure and easy to manage
- 👍 Simple and effective interface
- 👍 Helpful parental controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate network information
Nokia WiFi
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate information
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Excellent connectivity
- 👍 User friendly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Devices not detected
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Frequent disconnects
- 🐛 App not working
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
Nokia WiFi
Reported bugs
7 issues- App freezes on startup
- Login failures and account lockouts
- Devices not showing up in app
- Inability to delete unused devices
- Inconsistent behavior between app and web portal
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- App not detecting router/network
- Frequent disconnections and network issues
Requested features
8 requests- Add ability to block/restrict devices
- Improve device management and renaming
- Add remote reboot/restart functionality
- Provide more network analytics and diagnostics
- Add support for multiple networks/accounts
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- Improve parental controls and scheduling
- Add option to force 4G/5G network mode
- Provide more advanced configuration options
In-app purchases
Linksys
- Linksys Aware3 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Linksys Shield3 Months trial$4.991 Month
Nokia WiFi
No in-app purchases









