Boil vs GLKVM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boil
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GLKVM
This application allows secure remote access and control of GL.iNet KVM devices from your mobile device. It offers intuitive touch gestures, support for external keyboards and mice, and robust security features for efficient remote operations.
- Remote KVM device access
- Intuitive touch gesture control
- External keyboard and mouse support
- Account-based access control
- Encrypted communication
- Seamless system management
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GLKVM is developed by GL.iNet for connecting to and managing its KVM devices.With GLKVM, you can securely access and control remote device from your phone or tablet, providing a convenient and efficient remote operation experience. Key Features: ● Remote Access – Easily access and control remote KVM devices through intuitive touch gestures for a smooth and natural interaction. ● Externa keyboard&mouse – Supports connecting external keyboards and mice to your phone or tablet, making remote control as natural as using a computer. ● Security – Account-based access control and encrypted communication ensure data and operational security. We are continuously improving the GLKVM experience and plan to expand support for remote work and maintenance scenarios in future updates.GLKVM empowers you to manage and control GL.iNet KVM hardware anytime, anywhere, enabling secure and seamless remote access and system management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GLKVM at none against Boil's 3. GLKVM also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Boil sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GLKVM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boil ships an update every 8 months, GLKVM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boil | GLKVM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elias Gander | GL Technologies (HK) Limited |
In-app purchases
Boil
- Small tip$2.99
- Medium tip$5.99
- Large tip$9.99
GLKVM
No in-app purchases
