Nextlink Connect vs Shepherd's Rewards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nextlink Connect
Manage your internet service and account details in one convenient app. Monitor network health, test speeds, troubleshoot issues, and control your Wi-Fi settings. Available for Nextlink customers to simplify their internet experience.
- View account and billing settings
- Manage payment options
- Check network health
- Test internet speeds
- Troubleshoot network issues
- Update Wi-Fi password
- Manage connected devices
Read full descriptionHide full description
It’s never been easier to manage your Nextlink account and internet service all in one place with the Nextlink Connect App. Your Account: View your account and billing settings, manage your payment options, and more. Your Network: Check network health, manage your router, test your speeds, troubleshoot issues, and more. Your Wi-Fi: Update your password, share your Wi-Fi with guests, manage connected devices, and more. The Nextlink Connect App is available to Nextlink customers. Internet feature availability based on subscription and router model. Simply log in with the email address listed on your Nextlink account to get started.
Shepherd's Rewards
Earn rewards points on qualifying purchases, including fuel, when you shop with this retailer. These points are easy to accumulate and redeem, offering a direct benefit to loyal customers.
- Earn rewards points on purchases
- Points redeemable for discounts
- Includes fuel purchases
- Easy to earn and spend points
- Customer loyalty program
Read full descriptionHide full description
Shop & Earn Rewards! At Shepherd, we value our customers, so we want to reward YOU for shopping with us! Shepherd's Rewards are easy to get and spend. You’ll earn rewards points on qualifying purchases including fuel!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shepherd's Rewards at 5.0 against Nextlink Connect's 1.6. Shepherd's Rewards also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Nextlink Connect's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shepherd's Rewards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextlink Connect has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Nextlink Connect ships an update monthly, Shepherd's Rewards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nextlink Connect | Shepherd's Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (48 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 2.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nextlink Internet | KickBack Points, L.L.C. |
Customer experience
Nextlink Connect
Shepherd's Rewards
In-app purchases
Nextlink Connect
No in-app purchases
Shepherd's Rewards
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Nextlink Connect free?
Is Shepherd's Rewards free?
Which has better reviews, Nextlink Connect or Shepherd's Rewards?
Do Nextlink Connect or Shepherd's Rewards have ads?
Which is updated more often, Nextlink Connect or Shepherd's Rewards?
Other comparisons
