Comparison

Linksys vs Nexa Sagemcom

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Linksys4 screens
Nexa Sagemcom4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linksys versus Nexa Sagemcom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinksysNexa Sagemcom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (98K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings98K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinksys USA, Inc.Sagemcom Broadband SAS

Customer experience

Linksys

All ratings98,345 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews761 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative74.4%

Nexa Sagemcom

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

2 purchases

Linksys

Subscriptions2
  • Linksys Aware3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Linksys Shield3 Months trial$4.991 Month
None

Nexa Sagemcom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linksys free?
Linksys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nexa Sagemcom free?
Nexa Sagemcom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linksys or Nexa Sagemcom?
Nexa Sagemcom is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while Nexa Sagemcom averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Linksys or Nexa Sagemcom have ads?
Neither Linksys nor Nexa Sagemcom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linksys or Nexa Sagemcom?
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nexa Sagemcom every 2 months. Most recently, Linksys was updated on October 16, 2026 and Nexa Sagemcom on September 26, 2026.

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