Linksys vs IBRIGHT
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
IBRIGHT
Transform your home into a smart and efficient living space. Control your devices remotely, manage multiple devices simultaneously, and set timers for automated functions. Share device access with family members for seamless home management.
- Remote device control
- Simultaneous multi-device management
- Automated timer functions
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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IBRIGHT makes your Home smart and Eifficient1. Remote control: control your IBRIGHY Devices anywhere2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one app3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices with family members5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect app to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IBRIGHT at none against Linksys's 2. IBRIGHT also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Linksys's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 236). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. IBRIGHT 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 98K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Linksys's written reviews are positive against 29% of IBRIGHT'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, IBRIGHT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linksys | IBRIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (98K ratings) — better | 4.5 (236 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 98K — better | 236 |
| 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linksys USA, Inc. | Youtil, Inc. |
Customer experience
Linksys
IBRIGHT
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
IBRIGHT
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
IBRIGHT
No in-app purchases
