Rifar vs LuCI Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rifar
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- Always manage room temperature regulation all around the house - Set the temperatures of each operative mode - Set the operative mode among those available on your thermostat - Set a weekly schedule for each thermostat - Turn on and off all functions of each thermostat - Conveniently organize your thermostats into groups Connect all your thermostats to your home Wi-Fi network: you’ll be able to effortlessly control them directly from the app anytime and anywhere, adding them to your personal account. How do you configure a new thermostat? - Once you have downloaded the app, make sure you are connected to the Internet and create your personal account by entering your email address and choose a password - Start the configuration procedure directly from the app tapping on the [+ Add New Thermostat] key - Follow the on-screen instructions carefully, step by step - Connect the thermostat to your home Wi-Fi network - Link the thermostat to your account through the thermostat QR code - Give the thermostat a name and place it in a group and it will appear in your list of devices - Now you have full control of the thermostat. Enjoy. You can locally control all compatible thermostats like the One thermostat through the app: - Tap on the [+ Add new thermostat] key and then on the “Bluetooth” tab to begin the search. Make sure that Location Services and Bluetooth are active - Tap on any detected thermostat to give it a name - The thermostat will be added to your list of thermostats and you’ll be able to control it when you’re in its proximity. This app can be used with compatible Selmo thermostats. You will need a wireless network with Internet access to take advantage of the thermostat remote control functionality of the app.
LuCI Mobile
Manage your OpenWrt router remotely with a modern, intuitive interface. Monitor network status, connected devices, and system performance. Securely control your home network from anywhere.
- Real-time dashboard with performance metrics
- Complete network and interface management
- Detailed client device oversight
- Remote router reboot
- Secure HTTP/HTTPS connection
- Modern Material Design 3 UI
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Manage your OpenWrt router from your phone with LuCI Mobile. Check network status, manage connected devices, update settings, and run diagnostics through a clean, modern interface. Remote access is available when your router is configured for it. FEATURES • Manage multiple routers and switch between them easily. • View system status, uptime, and performance charts. • Monitor wired and wireless interfaces, bandwidth usage, and IP settings. • See connected devices, including their hostnames, IP and MAC addresses, and connection times. • Configure Wi-Fi networks, security, channels, channel width, and country code. • Manage port forwards, traffic rules, firewall zones, and static routes. • Reserve DHCP addresses, block devices, and send Wake-on-LAN requests. • Control services and configure SQM, adblock, UPnP, and DDNS. • Run ping, traceroute, and nslookup, and view system and kernel logs. • Review network activity and enable optional background notifications on Android. • Update system settings, change your router password, and reboot. • Apply configuration changes with OpenWrt’s rollback protection. • Connect over HTTP or HTTPS, including with self-signed certificates. Credentials are stored securely. • Choose a light or dark theme. REQUIREMENTS LuCI Mobile requires an OpenWrt router with the LuCI web interface enabled. Remote access requires appropriate router and firewall configuration. SUPPORT AND SOURCE CODE LuCI Mobile is open source. For support, issue reports, and source code, visit: https://github.com/cogwheel0/luci-mobile DISCLAIMER LuCI Mobile is an independent, third-party application licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3). It is not officially affiliated with the OpenWrt project.
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Verdict
Rifar and LuCI Mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Rifar | LuCI Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SELMO S.N.C. DI FANTIN ALESSANDRO & C. | Tunap Paul |
In-app purchases
Rifar
No in-app purchases
LuCI Mobile
No in-app purchases
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