Comparison

Linksys vs Smart Wifi AC

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

Smart Wifi AC

Control your home's heating, cooling, and fan speed remotely. Adjust temperature settings, set timers, and manage your thermostat from anywhere using your smartphone. Make your home more comfortable with this intuitive application.

Highlights
  • Remote control of heating, cooling, and fan speed
  • Temperature control
  • High-low control settings
  • On/off switching
  • Timing temperature adjustment
Features
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This App software is the official application of XIAMEN HYSEN CONTROL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Main functions: With this Thermostats ,it realizing the remote control of the handset to the software, heating, cooling and fan speed, you can control them with your phone anywhere, and make the home more confortable. Support temperature control, high-low control, switching On/off, timing temperature adjustment and other functions.

Screenshots

Linksys4 screens
Smart Wifi AC1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Linksys at 4.7 against Smart Wifi AC's 4.0. Linksys also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (99K vs 2). Smart Wifi AC's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Linksys's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Wifi AC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Wifi AC every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Linksys versus Smart Wifi AC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinksysSmart Wifi AC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (99K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings99K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinksys USA, Inc.海梅 陈

Customer experience

Linksys

All ratings98,345 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews786 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative74.9%

Smart Wifi AC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Smart Wifi AC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linksys

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Wifi AC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linksys free?
Linksys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Wifi AC free?
Smart Wifi AC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linksys or Smart Wifi AC?
Linksys is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Smart Wifi AC averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Linksys or Smart Wifi AC have ads?
Neither Linksys nor Smart Wifi AC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linksys or Smart Wifi AC?
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Wifi AC every 8 months. Most recently, Linksys was updated on November 7, 2026 and Smart Wifi AC on November 2, 2026.

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