EG vs WideWired
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EG
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"eSurfing Global Connect" (EG-Connect for short) is an SD-WAN brand independently operated by CTG to create flexible customization, independent and controlled, high-speed and ubiquitous SD-WAN network, EG-Connect has 300+ POP access nodes worldwide to provide users with nearby access.
WideWired
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Connect your iPhone with office Windows PCs, a Mac at home, and Linux servers in one virtual LAN. Use their private IP addresses to reach available internal websites, file services, and development environments while travelling or working remotely. Connect offices and branch locations Connect authorised devices across offices, branch locations, and company networks so computers, phones, and servers in different locations can work together in one virtual LAN. Use private IP addresses to reach existing internal websites, file services, and development environments for remote work, collaboration between offices, and company network connectivity. Features • Private IP connectivity between computers, phones, and servers in your network. • Smart path selection prioritises direct connections, followed by In-Network Device Forwarding, with optional Global Dedicated Transmission. • Connection status, peer devices, private IP addresses, path types, and path health. • Connect and disconnect controls, plus network, device, and version information that can be copied. • Access to managed sites and DNS or traffic-forwarding policies configured by your administrator. Smart path selection and Global Dedicated Transmission Direct device connections take priority, followed by In-Network Device Forwarding, with paths selected according to network conditions and administrator settings. You can also choose Global Dedicated Transmission backed by dedicated cross-border links to accelerate data transfer between devices in different regions and support more stable collaboration across offices, branches, and company networks. Getting started Enter the 12-character network ID from your administrator, and allow the system VPN connection. Your device may require administrator approval. If you do not have an ID, open the website from the app to register and create a network. Requirements Remote desktop, SSH, file sharing, and internal websites are provided by existing services or other apps on the destination devices. WideWired provides network connectivity. Access depends on network approval, administrator policies, the destination service, and firewalls. Some transport services may require account entitlements; see the website console for details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WideWired at every 3 days against EG's every 2 months. EG's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
EG ships an update every 2 months, WideWired every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EG | WideWired |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | China Telecom Global Limited | 南京网连网络科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
EG
No in-app purchases
WideWired
No in-app purchases









