Linksys vs Amber Manager
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
Amber Manager
This utility app helps owners of Amber devices set up and manage their personal cloud storage. It facilitates network scanning, WiFi configuration, and remote access setup. Users can also monitor storage, control router settings, and invite others to share their cloud.
- Scan and set up Amber on local network
- Configure Amber WiFi
- Set up Personal Cloud for local/remote access
- Monitor storage and control router settings
- Invite users for sharing and access
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Amber Manager allows you to: - Scan and set up Amber on your local area network. - Configure Amber WiFi. - Set up your Personal Cloud for local and remote access. - Monitor Amber storage and control router settings. - Invite users to your Personal Cloud to enable sharing features, storage access, and much more. Use of this App is for owners of Amber by LatticeWork. Learn more at https://www.myamberlife.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Linksys at 4.7 against Amber Manager's 4.0. Linksys also leads on ratings volume (99K vs 2). Amber Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Amber Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
Linksys holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 99K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, Amber Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linksys | Amber Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (99K ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 99K — better | 2 |
| 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, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linksys USA, Inc. | LatticeWork Inc. |
Customer experience
Linksys
Amber Manager
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
Amber Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linksys
- Linksys Aware3 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Linksys Shield3 Months trial$4.991 Month
Amber Manager
No in-app purchases
