Linksys vs Nexa Sagemcom
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
Nexa Sagemcom
This app acts as a mobile backup for your internet connection. It allows your phone's data to take over if your primary WAN connection fails, sending a notification to prompt the switch.
- Mobile backup connection
- WAN network failover
- Internet connection monitoring
- Notification alerts
- Mobile data utilization
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Important Notice : This feature is still experimental and is compatible with only a couple of Sagemcom designed gateways. Nexa application is a mobile backup solution. It allows you to register your mobile phone as a backup connection for your WAN network in case your gateway's primary WAN connection goes down. When your internet connection goes down, a notification will be sent to the registered mobile phone, asking the user if he wants to use his mobile data to backup the WAN connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexa Sagemcom at none against Linksys's 2. Nexa Sagemcom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Linksys's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Linksys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nexa Sagemcom asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nexa Sagemcom 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, Nexa Sagemcom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linksys | Nexa Sagemcom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (98K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 98K — better | 3 |
| 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 | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linksys USA, Inc. | Sagemcom Broadband SAS |
Customer experience
Linksys
Nexa Sagemcom
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
Nexa Sagemcom
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
Nexa Sagemcom
No in-app purchases
Questions
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