GL vs Wi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GL
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The GL-S20 Tool App is an application built specifically for GL.iNet hardware devices. It connects and operates your Thread Border Router and Bluetooth gateway, making it easier for you to use it. Features: Configuration Services for Bluetooth Scanning and Reporting and more scanning modes Configure devices' reporting interval, MQTT, DHCP/Static IP, Setting up MQTT servers, OTA firmware upgrades and more. Data Filtering Backup and Restore of Files If you want to learn more about GL-S20, please refer to: https://docs.gl-inet.com/iot/en/thread_board_router/gl-s20/ If you want to learn more about us, please refer to GL-iNet: https://www.gl-inet.com/
Wi
This app provides network diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and optimizing internet performance. It allows users to test speeds, analyze latency, and identify devices on their network. Enhance your wireless network deployment and connection quality with these comprehensive features.
- Internet speed testing (upload/download)
- Network latency analysis
- Wireless network deployment enhancement
- TCP and UDP performance tests
- Device discovery and information
- Ping and Trace Route tests
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Wi-Fi Navi offers a range of efficient, convenient network diagnostic tools, aiding network administrators and system engineers in troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, and enhancing internet experiences. The free tools in the Wi-Fi Navi app allow you to: • Test internet upload and download speeds and analyze network latency. • Enhance wireless network deployment for improved roaming through comprehensive tests. • Perform TCP and UDP performance tests. • Quickly find all devices on the same network and identify their IP addresses, MAC addresses, device names, and other information. • Test your connection to the target service through Ping and Trace Route.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GL at 12.0 against Wi's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GL ships an update every 4 months, Wi every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | GL | Wi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (68 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 68 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | GL Technologies (HK) Limited | TP-Link Systems Inc. |
In-app purchases
GL
No in-app purchases
Wi
No in-app purchases
