Linksys vs DrayTek Wireless
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
DrayTek Wireless
Easily set up and manage your Mesh Wireless network. The app allows for intuitive group creation, automatic configuration syncing for new access points, and monitoring of network performance and connected clients.
- Intuitive Mesh group setup
- Automatic configuration sync
- Basic WiFi settings management
- Monitor Mesh node status
- Monitor WiFi client details
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The app allows you to easily setup and manage the Mesh Wireless network and has the following key benefits: 1. Intuitively and easily setup a Vigor Mesh group from scratch. 2. Scan and automatically sync configurations to newly added VigorAPs. 3. Basic configuration for WiFi Name/password, channel, admin password, TR-069…etc. 4. Monitor Mesh node APs for WiFi signal strength and topology. 5. Monitor WiFi clients with device name, signal strength, real-time data rate…etc. Supported VigorAP models: - AP 802 (since firmware v1.4.1 or later) - AP 805 (since firmware v5.0.5 or later) - AP 903 (since firmware v1.4.1 or later) - AP 905 (since firmware v5.0.4 or later) - AP 906 (since firmware v1.4.6 or later) - AP 912C (since firmware v1.4.1 or later) - AP 918R Series (since firmware v1.4.0 or later) - AP 920R Series (since firmware v1.4.0 or later) - AP 960C (since firmware v1.4.0 or later) - AP 962C (since firmware v5.0.5 or later) - AP 1000C (since firmware v1.4.0 or later) - AP 1060C (since firmware v1.4.0 or later) - AP 1062C (since firmware v1.5.3 or later) - AP 1070C (since firmware v5.1.0 or later) Supported VigorRouter models: - Vigor2765 Series (since firmware v4.3.1 or later) - Vigor2862ac/Vac/Lac (since firmware v3.9.5 or later) - Vigor2865 Series (since firmware v4.2.2 or later) - Vigor2926ac/Vac/Lac(since firmware v3.9.5 or later) - Vigor2927 Series (since firmware v4.2.4 or later) See the video to set up your Mesh Wi-Fi. https://youtu.be/Xf520ku-bUA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linksys at 20% against DrayTek Wireless's 0%. Linksys also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, DrayTek Wireless every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linksys | DrayTek Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (99K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 99K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linksys USA, Inc. | DrayTek Corp. |
Customer experience
Linksys
DrayTek Wireless
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
DrayTek Wireless
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linksys
No in-app purchases
DrayTek Wireless
No in-app purchases
