# Peer Chat vs glinet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Peer Chat at 63% against glinet's 28%. Peer Chat also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Peer Chat holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Peer Chat's written reviews are positive against 28% of glinet's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peer Chat | glinet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peer-chat/id725947328/reviews)** | [3.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glinet/id1523245996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 28.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Gemmell](https://appshunter.io/developer/580717279) | [GL Technologies (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490828301) |

## What reviewers say

### Peer Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peer-chat/id725947328)

Connect with friends nearby using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for group chats without a data plan. All messages are encrypted and no user data is logged, ensuring private and secure communication.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, Group messaging up to 8 friends, No data plan required, Encrypted data transmission, No data logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### glinet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glinet/id1523245996)

Manage your GL.iNet router remotely, from basic setup and security to advanced mesh networking and VPN configuration. Monitor your network's performance in real-time and control router functions like WiFi, firmware updates, and LED lights.

**Highlights:** Basic router setup and password changes, Mesh network creation and management, OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN configuration, Real-time router performance monitoring, WiFi control, firmware updates, LED management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Remote router management
- 👍 Dark mode available
- 👍 Controls multiple routers
- 👍 Works well for basic setup
- 👍 Easy initial setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent 429 errors
- 🐛 Buggy GUI
- 🐛 Confusing settings
- 🐛 Cannot sign back in
- 🐛 App behaves like first-time setup after sign-out

**Reported bugs**

- 429 errors during VPN setup
- GUI is buggy
- Cannot sign back in after sign out
- App behaves as if setting up for the first time after sign out
- No instructions provided

**Requested features**

- Add USB print server function
- More versatile functionalities (repeater, astrowarp)
- Automate captive portal workflow for travel
- Import MAC address for captive portals
- Include all web admin console features in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peer Chat free?

Peer Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is glinet free?

glinet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Peer Chat or glinet?

Peer Chat is rated higher. Peer Chat averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while glinet averages 3.5 from 23 ratings.

### Do Peer Chat or glinet have ads?

Neither Peer Chat nor glinet shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*