# Linksys vs BOYACARE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BOYACARE at none against Linksys's 2. BOYACARE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Linksys's advantage is ratings volume (99K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BOYACARE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 99K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, BOYACARE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linksys | BOYACARE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linksys/id533516503/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boyacare/id6748898800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 111 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Linksys USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598557948) | [深圳长丰影像器材有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461041444) |

## 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


### BOYACARE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boyacare/id6748898800)

This app integrates with smart devices to monitor and analyze sleep and exercise patterns. It offers personalized reminders for appointments, birthdays, and schedules, helping users develop healthier daily habits.

**Highlights:** Sleep monitoring and analysis, Exercise tracking and visualization, Customizable smart device reminders, Sleep quality assessment, Exercise pattern management, Schedule and appointment alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linksys free?

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

### Is BOYACARE free?

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

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

BOYACARE is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while BOYACARE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Linksys or BOYACARE have ads?

Neither Linksys nor BOYACARE shows ads.

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

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, and BOYACARE every 2 months. Most recently, Linksys was updated on October 21, 2026 and BOYACARE on September 23, 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.*