# Linksys vs IBRIGHT

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linksys | IBRIGHT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linksys/id533516503/reviews)** | [4.5 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibright/id1489420944/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 236 |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 111 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linksys USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598557948) | [Youtil, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274332887) |

## What reviewers say

### Linksys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linksys/id533516503)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linksys Aware | $2.99 | per month |
| Linksys Shield | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and light-weight
- 🔒 Secure and easy to manage
- 👍 Simple and effective interface
- 👍 Helpful parental controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate network information

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibright/id1489420944)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Simultaneous multi-device management, Automated timer functions, Family device sharing, Quick device connection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linksys free?

Linksys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IBRIGHT free?

IBRIGHT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Linksys or IBRIGHT?

Linksys is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while IBRIGHT averages 4.5 from 236 ratings.

### Do Linksys or IBRIGHT have ads?

Neither Linksys nor IBRIGHT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linksys or IBRIGHT?

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, and IBRIGHT every 2 months. Most recently, Linksys was updated on October 15, 2026 and IBRIGHT on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*