Comparison

FREEIP vs CrossLink

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

Head to head
About

FREEIP

Remotely monitor and control security devices through your mobile network. View live video streams and manage your devices by inputting their serial numbers.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time video streaming
  • QR code serial number input
  • Manual serial number entry
  • 3G, 4G, and WIFI support
Features
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Via 3G, 4G or WIFI network, you can controll the monitoring device and check the real-time stream. 1. Input the serial number to your Freeip account by scanning the QR picture or enterring the serial number manually. 2. If the device is online, you can check the real-time stream.

About

CrossLink

Features
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This companion application is designed to be used with j5create WormholeSwitch USB-C Dock Wireless Charger. The j5create WormholeSwitch USB-C Dock Wireless Charger is a USB Dock with host-to-host wireless connectivity feature. In addition to its hub, holder and wireless charging functions, the included Bluetooth dongle also provides pairing identification to help Windows PC and iPad/iPhone connect wirelessly via local Wi-Fi or hotspot connection. After the connection is successful, you can use this APP to mirror the Windows PC main screen and view and operate it directly on iPad/iPhone. Gesture events or stylus trajectories and pen pressure on iPad/iPhone can also be reflected in Windows, just like having an extra touch screen in Windows. In addition to this mirror mode, this APP also provides the function of generating a virtual second screen in Windows, and this second screen can be projected to iPad/iPhone for viewing and operation. Conversely, we can also project the content of iPad/iPhone to Windows PC through this wireless connection. This function is just like AirPlay. You can see iPad/iPhone screen content and operations directly on the Windows PC screen. In addition, through the Bluetooth dongle, users can switch the keyboard and mouse from Windows to iPad/iPhone, allowing users to use the mouse connected to Windows to control iPad/iPhone while watching the projected content, or Use the keyboard connected to Windows to input text directly on iPad/iPhone. In addition to video screen projection and duplication, the app also supports an AirDrop-like feature that allows you to easily share media content such as videos, photos, or files to the "Downloads" location on your Windows PC. You can also share files to your iPad/iPhone by right-clicking the file in Windows Explorer and selecting the Share menu function, just like using AirDrop on a Mac. In addition, we also provide a file selector located in the main panel to directly select the file to be transferred.

Screenshots

FREEIP2 screens
CrossLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CrossLink at none against FREEIP's shown. CrossLink also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FREEIP ships an update monthly, CrossLink weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FREEIP versus CrossLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFREEIPCrossLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDj5create

Bugs and requests

FREEIP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues after updates
  • Cameras disappearing from the app
  • Playback not working as expected
  • App freezing or becoming unresponsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more camera models
  • Improve playback controls and timeline
  • Implement push notifications for motion detection
  • Allow multi-camera viewing on a single screen

CrossLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FREEIP

No in-app purchases

None

CrossLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FREEIP free?
FREEIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrossLink free?
CrossLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FREEIP or CrossLink have ads?
FREEIP shows ads; CrossLink does not.
Which is updated more often, FREEIP or CrossLink?
FREEIP ships an update monthly, and CrossLink weekly. Most recently, FREEIP was updated on September 22, 2026 and CrossLink on September 19, 2026.

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