Comparison

LuCI Mobile vs OPAssistant

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

OPAssistant

Monitor and manage your OpenWrt devices remotely. View system status like CPU, memory, and network, and control parental settings if the OpenAppFilter plugin is installed. Supports IPv6 and various OpenWrt devices.

Highlights
  • Open source code on GitHub
  • Supports all OpenWrt devices
  • No plugins required
  • IPv6 support
  • Remote management via public IP
  • System status monitoring (CPU, memory, network)
  • Parental control plugin integration
Features
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This is a powerful OpenWrt management app that supports all native OpenWrt functions and offers management capabilities for over 60 plugins. Multi-device management: Supports adding and managing multiple OpenWrt devices. Status monitoring: View key system metrics such as CPU, memory, connection count, network status, and firewall status. Network configuration: Configure LAN and WAN interfaces as well as firewall settings. WiFi configuration: Manage WiFi radios and interfaces (e.g., add, delete, or modify SSIDs). Software Center: Manage LuCI plugins directly from your phone, including installation and uninstallation. SSH Terminal: Access the OpenWrt command-line interface with a single tap. LAN speed test: Test network speeds between your phone and the router. Remote management: Manage devices remotely via public IP address or domain name. File management: Manage files, view system file lists, and preview images and videos. Advanced system settings: Perform actions such as rebooting, resetting, and firmware upgrades. Multi-plugin support: Manage dozens of plugins, including DDNS, Frpc, Docker, WOL, ZeroTier, and Samba. Customizable UI: Supports dark and light modes, with customizable layouts for the home screen and app center. Parental controls: Configure full OpenAppFilter features, including application filtering, internet access controls, powerful client management and App record.

Screenshots

LuCI Mobile4 screens
OPAssistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OPAssistant at 4.9 against LuCI Mobile's 3.3. OPAssistant also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (94% vs 60%). LuCI Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OPAssistant holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPAssistant has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of LuCI Mobile's written reviews are positive against 94% of OPAssistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuCI Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, OPAssistant every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LuCI Mobile versus OPAssistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuCI MobileOPAssistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTunap Paul娇 杜

Customer experience

LuCI Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

OPAssistant

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LuCI Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OPAssistant

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Unable to read data after successful connection

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for HTTPS
  • Detailed description of app functionality

In-app purchases

None

LuCI Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

OPAssistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LuCI Mobile free?
LuCI Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OPAssistant free?
OPAssistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LuCI Mobile or OPAssistant?
OPAssistant is rated higher. LuCI Mobile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OPAssistant averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.
Do LuCI Mobile or OPAssistant have ads?
Neither LuCI Mobile nor OPAssistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuCI Mobile or OPAssistant?
LuCI Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and OPAssistant every 6 months. Most recently, LuCI Mobile was updated on October 28, 2026 and OPAssistant on October 24, 2026.

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