Comparison

WRTune for OpenWRT vs OpenWRT Manager

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

Head to head
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.

About

OpenWRT Manager

Gain complete control over your home network from your iPhone. Monitor connected devices, manage traffic, enforce access rules, and automate network settings. Ideal for network administrators and power users seeking detailed insights and robust control.

Highlights
  • Real-time device list with IP, MAC, and traffic usage
  • Per-device traffic insights and speed monitoring
  • Block internet and LAN access for any device
  • Scheduled automation for access control
  • Full router dashboard with CPU, memory, and network status
  • Network configuration and maintenance tools
  • Smart notifications for new devices
Features
Currently charting
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Take full control of your OpenWrt router — right from your iPhone. OpenWrt Manager is a native iOS app for home network administrators, parents, and power users who want complete visibility and control over every device on their local network. Smart Notifications That Reach You Anywhere • New-device alerts pushed to your iPhone the moment an unknown device joins your network — even when the app is closed • Both the toggle and the on-router agent install are explicit user actions; nothing runs in the background unless you ask • Notifications arrive in your preferred language • Smart de-duplication — the same device never bombards you with duplicates Manage Every Device on Your Network • Real-time list with IP, MAC, hostname, vendor, traffic usage, and connection type (wired/wireless/SSID) • Live "Online for" timer ticking by the second on every connected device • Sort by Name, IP, MAC, or online time — ascending or descending • Group devices into Family, Guest, IoT, Work, or your own custom groups • Static IP leases with optional custom gateway and DNS per device • Nickname any device for friendlier identification Per-Device Traffic Insights • Live download and upload speed for every connected device, shown right on the list under each row and refreshed automatically • Cumulative received / transmitted totals per device, preserved across router reboots when nlbwmon is enabled • Wireless devices additionally show the negotiated link rate alongside their live speed Powerful Access Control • Block — instantly cut off internet and LAN access for any device, one tap • LAN-only mode — allow local-network use while blocking the internet, perfect for IoT devices, kids' tablets, or guests • Custom gateway and DNS are automatically preserved during restrictions and seamlessly restored when lifted • Batch operations across multiple devices Scheduled Automation • Time-based rules to enable LAN-only or block mode on a schedule (e.g., block gaming consoles 9 PM–7 AM on school nights) • Per-device, per-day-of-week control • Rules take effect immediately, no waiting Full Router Dashboard • CPU, memory, storage, uptime, firmware version at a glance • Accurate link-speed detection for physical, bridge, PPPoE, and VLAN interfaces • Real-time and historical bandwidth charts per interface and per device • Per-port status: up/down, speed, traffic counters Network Configuration • WAN / LAN: DHCP, PPPoE, static IP, subnet, gateway, DNS • WiFi: enable/disable radios, change SSID, password, channel, TX power • Port forwarding (DNAT rules) • Firewall reload on demand Router Maintenance & Diagnostics • One-tap reboot, restart network, reload firewall, restart WiFi • Ping, DNS lookup, WAN reachability check, system log viewer Privacy First • Local-first by default — communicates only with your router on your LAN; no account, no signup, no telemetry • No third-party SDKs — no Firebase, no Google services, no analytics, no ad trackers, no crash reporting • Cloud push is optional and minimal — only when you enable it; uploads your APNs token, locale, and new-device events to our own backend (Cloudflare Worker → APNs). No browsing history, no traffic content. Disable any time. • HTTPS supported for the router connection • Full disclosure in our Privacy Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WRTune for OpenWRT4 screens
OpenWRT Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WRTune for OpenWRT at Free against OpenWRT Manager's $0.99. OpenWRT Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

WRTune for OpenWRT is free to download; OpenWRT Manager costs $0.99 up front. WRTune for OpenWRT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and OpenWRT Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WRTune for OpenWRT ships an update every 11 days, OpenWRT Manager every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
WRTune for OpenWRT versus OpenWRT Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWRTune for OpenWRTOpenWRT Manager
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#192 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndra Agus LesmanaZhenHua Wu

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
2 purchases

OpenWRT Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$5.991 Year

Questions

Is WRTune for OpenWRT free?
WRTune for OpenWRT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenWRT Manager free?
OpenWRT Manager costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do WRTune for OpenWRT or OpenWRT Manager have ads?
Neither WRTune for OpenWRT nor OpenWRT Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WRTune for OpenWRT or OpenWRT Manager?
WRTune for OpenWRT ships an update every 11 days, and OpenWRT Manager every 4 days. Most recently, WRTune for OpenWRT was updated on September 7, 2026 and OpenWRT Manager on September 14, 2026.

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