Comparison

OpenWRT Manager vs ASABlocker

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

Head to head
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
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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/

About

ASABlocker

Features
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ASAblocker is a fast, private web browser that blocks ads and trackers — including YouTube video ads and Facebook "Sponsored" posts — so pages load cleaner and quieter. Your browsing runs on your device. No account, no sign-in, and no ASAblocker servers: your history and cookies stay on your phone and can be wiped any time. FEATURES • Blocks ad and tracker requests using an on-device content blocker • Removes YouTube video ads at the source and cleanly skips any that slip through • Hides Facebook "Sponsored" posts • Keeps audio playing in the background and floats video in Picture-in-Picture • Mini player: drag a video down and keep browsing while it plays • Music: download songs from direct links or import them from Files, and play them in the background with Lock Screen controls • Royalty-free focus sounds — rain, ocean, brown noise, calm • Skips intros, recaps and "still watching?" prompts on streaming sites • One-tap speed dial for your favorite sites • Clear all browsing data with one tap ASAblocker is free and supported by ads. Blocking is best-effort: sites change often, so an occasional ad may slip through. Music downloads work with direct audio files (MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC). Content from streaming services cannot be saved. Privacy Policy: https://assmdev.com/en/privacy/asablocker

Screenshots

OpenWRT Manager4 screens
ASABlocker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ASABlocker at Free against OpenWRT Manager's $0.99. ASABlocker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). OpenWRT Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On 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

ASABlocker is free to download; OpenWRT Manager costs $0.99 up front. OpenWRT Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ASABlocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenWRT Manager ships an update every 4 days, ASABlocker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OpenWRT Manager versus ASABlocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenWRT ManagerASABlocker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZhenHua WuAhmed Salim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenWRT Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$5.991 Year
None

ASABlocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenWRT Manager free?
OpenWRT Manager costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ASABlocker free?
ASABlocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenWRT Manager or ASABlocker have ads?
ASABlocker shows ads; OpenWRT Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenWRT Manager or ASABlocker?
OpenWRT Manager ships an update every 4 days, and ASABlocker every 4 weeks. Most recently, OpenWRT Manager was updated on October 12, 2026 and ASABlocker on September 30, 2026.

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