Comparison

Router Utility vs LocHub

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Router Utility

Monitor your Peplink/Pepwave router's connection status, bandwidth, and event logs from your mobile device. Receive real-time push notifications for critical status changes and update key router settings remotely.

Highlights
  • Monitor WAN connection status
  • View SpeedFusion and VPN status
  • Track connected clients
  • Access event logs
  • Update WAN usage priority
  • Configure SpeedFusion Connect Cloud
  • Receive real-time push notifications
Features
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The Router Utility app gives you instant access to key router insights—such as connection status, bandwidth usage, event logs, and more—all from your mobile device. With real-time push notifications, you’ll be alerted to important status changes, so you’re always in control. IMPORTANT: Requires a Peplink or Pepwave Balance/MAX router running Firmware 8.0.0 or later. MONITOR NETWORK STATUS - WAN connection status and external IPs - SpeedFusion Connect and VPN connection status - Connected clients - Event logs UPDATE ROUTER SETTINGS - Swap WAN usage priority - Configure SpeedFusion Connect Cloud locations GET REAL-TIME PUSH NOTIFICATIONS - Stay informed when (1) WAN goes up/down, (2) SpeedFusion goes up/down, and when (3) the system is rebooted

About

LocHub

This app streamlines boat system installations and service for authorized dealers. It allows for efficient installation, real-time sensor testing, and easy troubleshooting of systems. Dealers can manage service calls, access resources, and track their activity to provide a better customer experience.

Highlights
  • Efficient installation with IMEI scanning
  • Real-time sensor testing
  • System troubleshooting and service management
  • Access to manuals and training materials
  • Record of installation and service activity
  • Dealer resource access
Features
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LocHub is the official LocMarine Dealer App, built to make installations and service simpler, faster, and more efficient. INSTALL EFFICIENTLY Scan or enter the IMEI, access the system, test sensors in real time, and complete installations directly from the app. SERVICE WITH EASE Access and troubleshoot LocMarine systems. Manage service calls and verify system operation from one place. PROVIDE A BETTER EXPERIENCE Deliver faster installations and better service while keeping a record of your installation and service activity. WORK ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE Install and service systems when it works for you. Access manuals, wiring diagrams, training materials, dealer resources, and performance information directly from LocHub. Install. Service. Support. Grow. LocHub is part of the LocMarine Dealer Network and requires authorized dealer credentials. LocMarine Telematics LLC Simple. Reliable. Boat Monitoring.

Screenshots

Router Utility4 screens
LocHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LocHub at 5.0 against Router Utility's 2.5. Router Utility's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

LocHub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Router Utility has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Router Utility versus LocHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRouter UtilityLocHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeplink International LimitedLocmarine Telematics, LLC

Customer experience

Router Utility

All ratings35 ratings
Positive31.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative62.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral21.2%
Negative48.5%

LocHub

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Router Utility

No in-app purchases

None

LocHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Router Utility free?
Router Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocHub free?
LocHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Router Utility or LocHub?
LocHub is rated higher. Router Utility averages 2.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while LocHub averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Router Utility or LocHub have ads?
Neither Router Utility nor LocHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Router Utility or LocHub?
Router Utility ships an update every 2 months, and LocHub every 2 months. Most recently, Router Utility was updated on November 1, 2026 and LocHub on November 3, 2026.

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