# DD vs Router Setup Page

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Router Setup Page at 100% against DD's 44%. Router Setup Page also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). DD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (324 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Router Setup Page sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Router Setup Page holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DD has 324 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Router Setup Page's.

DD ships an update monthly, Router Setup Page every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DD | Router Setup Page |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dd-wrt/id897098616/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/router-setup-page/id6450856761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **324** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dappological Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445554840) | [Black Sheep Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666260830) |

## 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 Setup Page

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/router-setup-page/id6450856761)

Easily access your router's settings page without needing to remember IP addresses. This app automatically detects your router's gateway and provides login access for numerous brands, simplifying network management.

**Highlights:** Automatic gateway detection, Access settings for multiple router brands, Pre-listed default usernames and passwords, Manage Wi-Fi settings, User Access Control

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DD free?

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

### Is Router Setup Page free?

Router Setup Page is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DD or Router Setup Page?

Router Setup Page is rated higher. DD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Router Setup Page averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do DD or Router Setup Page have ads?

Router Setup Page shows ads; DD does not.

### Which is updated more often, DD or Router Setup Page?

DD ships an update monthly, and Router Setup Page every 2 months. Most recently, DD was updated on September 8, 2026 and Router Setup Page on June 2, 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.*