Comparison

LuCI Mobile vs WRTune for OpenWRT

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

WRTune for OpenWRT

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The Ultimate Companion for Your OpenWrt Router WRTune is a powerful, professional-grade management tool designed specifically for the OpenWrt community. Built by engineers for enthusiasts, WRTune bridges the gap between complex terminal commands and a seamless mobile experience. Whether you're managing a home lab or optimizing a high-performance network, WRTune gives you the visibility and control you need. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: Watch your network traffic in real-time with beautiful, responsive graphs. Detailed Statistics: Full integration with vnStat and nlbwmon. Analyze your bandwidth usage by day, month, or per-device. Client Management: See every device connected to your network. Identify bandwidth hogs and manage connections instantly. Privacy First: WRTune communicates directly with your router. Your network data never leaves your local network and is never shared with third parties. Why Choose WRTune? As an independent project, WRTune is focused on performance and utility. Clean interface to keep your network running at its peak. Your purchase supports the ongoing development and maintenance of this tool for the OpenWrt ecosystem.

Screenshots

LuCI Mobile4 screens
WRTune for OpenWRT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LuCI Mobile at none against WRTune for OpenWRT's 2. WRTune for OpenWRT's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WRTune for OpenWRT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. LuCI Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuCI Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, WRTune for OpenWRT every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LuCI Mobile versus WRTune for OpenWRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuCI MobileWRTune for OpenWRT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTunap PaulIndra Agus Lesmana

In-app purchases

None

LuCI Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WRTune for OpenWRT

Subscriptions1
  • WRTune Pro: Yearly Access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WRTune for OpenWRT Lifetime Access$34.99

Questions

Is LuCI Mobile free?
LuCI Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WRTune for OpenWRT free?
WRTune for OpenWRT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LuCI Mobile or WRTune for OpenWRT have ads?
Neither LuCI Mobile nor WRTune for OpenWRT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuCI Mobile or WRTune for OpenWRT?
LuCI Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and WRTune for OpenWRT every 11 days. Most recently, LuCI Mobile was updated on October 1, 2026 and WRTune for OpenWRT on October 14, 2026.

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