Comparison

Linksys vs Wi

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

Wi

Diagnose your Wi-Fi network and enhance your online security. This tool offers one-tap checks for signal strength, speed, and latency, and helps detect hidden cameras and devices on your network for privacy protection.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi signal strength check
  • Internet speed and latency test
  • Discover surrounding cameras
  • Find devices on network
  • Ping test for connectivity
Features
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The Wi-Fi Toolkit helps you diagnose your network for free. It aims to protect your privacy from being stolen when you use public Wi-Fi. • Check your Wi-Fi signal strength, network security, internet speed, and latency with one tap • Test your internet speed while playing a racing game • Discover surrounding cameras to protect your privacy • Find all devices in the same network • Test your ping to measure your connectivity to target services for a better network experience

Screenshots

Linksys4 screens
Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Linksys at 4.7 against Wi's 3.6. Linksys also leads on ratings volume (99K vs 97). Wi's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 99K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Linksys's written reviews are positive against 23% of Wi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, Wi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linksys versus Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinksysWi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (99K ratings) — better3.6 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews23.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99K — better97
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinksys USA, Inc.TP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

Linksys

All ratings98,345 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews770 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative74.5%

Wi

All ratings93 ratings
Positive60.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

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

Wi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linksys

No in-app purchases

None

Wi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linksys free?
Linksys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wi free?
Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linksys or Wi?
Linksys is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Wi averages 3.6 from 97 ratings.
Do Linksys or Wi have ads?
Neither Linksys nor Wi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linksys or Wi?
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wi every 2 months. Most recently, Linksys was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wi on October 30, 2026.

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