# Linksys vs ETConnect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ETConnect at 67% against Linksys's 20%. ETConnect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Linksys's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linksys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ETConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ETConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 98K ratings behind it against 1, 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 67% of ETConnect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linksys | ETConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linksys/id533516503/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etconnect/id1512737574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 111 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linksys USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598557948) | [Vianeos](https://appshunter.io/developer/549233780) |

## 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


### ETConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etconnect/id1512737574)

Manage your S3 Router easily with this app. Monitor connectivity, connected devices, speed tests, and Wi-Fi settings. Receive real-time data consumption and notifications for device changes. Schedule service deactivation and perform network diagnostics.

**Highlights:** Secure S3 Router login with fingerprint authentication, Monitor router connectivity and connected devices, Perform speed tests and view results, Manage Wi-Fi settings (SSID, password, security), Set up device schedules and service deactivation, Real-time data consumption tracking, Network diagnostics (Ping, Traceroute)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linksys free?

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

### Is ETConnect free?

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

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

ETConnect is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while ETConnect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Linksys or ETConnect have ads?

Neither Linksys nor ETConnect shows ads.

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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.*