# DD vs Router Setting

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DD at 44% against Router Setting's 0%. DD also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (327 vs 9). Router Setting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DD sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 3 months. Router Setting asks for nothing beyond the download.

DD holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DD has 327 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of DD's written reviews are positive against 0% of Router Setting's.

DD ships an update monthly, Router Setting every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DD | Router Setting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dd-wrt/id897098616/reviews)** | [2.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/router-setting/id1144514121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **327** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **44.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dappological Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445554840) | [永忠 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/530041652) |

## What reviewers say

### DD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dd-wrt/id897098616)

Manage and monitor your DD-WRT enabled routers locally or remotely. Access system stats, live client data, and change settings like port forwarding and MAC filters. Automate tasks with Siri Shortcuts and send commands like Wake On LAN.

**Highlights:** Router management and monitoring, Access system stats, View live client data, Change router settings, Wake On LAN, Siri Shortcuts integration, Generate WiFi QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| Home | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Home | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro | $6.49 | per 6 months |
| Ultimate Pro | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $8.49 | per year |
| Ultimate Pro | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Ultimate Pro | $15.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍💼 Excellent customer support from developer Darren
- ⚡ Faster access than web interface for router management
- 📱 Intuitive mobile interface for DD-WRT routers
- 🔄 Frequent updates and responsive to user feedback
- 🎯 Convenient one-touch controls (e.g., reboot button)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🔐 Features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and crashes
- 😤 Poor upgrade experience from free to paid version
- 🚫 Limited free version functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after 2 seconds of connection
- Cannot add router - save button greyed out
- Connection drops and unresponsive interface
- Remote connection not working
- WAN live graph broken after updates

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of recurring subscription
- Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support in free version
- Per-feature payment options
- Lower subscription pricing
- Trial version with full feature access


### Router Setting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/router-setting/id1144514121)

This utility app allows users to configure dual-band wireless routers, extenders, and access points. It provides a straightforward interface for managing network settings. Essential for home network management.

**Highlights:** Dual-band router setup, Extender configuration, Access point management, Wireless network settings, Network device configuration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DD free?

DD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Router Setting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DD or Router Setting?

DD is rated higher. DD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while Router Setting averages 2.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do DD or Router Setting have ads?

Neither DD nor Router Setting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DD or Router Setting?

DD ships an update monthly, and Router Setting every 11 days. Most recently, DD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Router Setting on November 6, 2026.

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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.*