StarTech.com Wall Control vs NETGEAR Orbi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StarTech.com Wall Control
Control HDMI over IP extenders remotely from your iPad or iPhone. Switch video sources or set up and manage video walls with ease.
- Remote HDMI over IP control
- Switch video sources
- Create video walls
- Control video walls
- iPad/iPhone compatibility
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Remotely control the StarTech.com ST12MHDLAN HDMI® Over IP Extenders using an iPad or iPhone. The main functionality is to switch video sources or create and control a video wall.
NETGEAR Orbi
Manage your home WiFi network remotely with this app. It offers features like parental controls, cybersecurity, speed tests, and guest network setup. Easily monitor usage, pause WiFi, and update firmware from anywhere.
- Remote WiFi management
- Parental controls
- Network security
- Speed testing
- Guest WiFi setup
- Traffic monitoring
- Firmware updates
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Do more with your Orbi WiFi using the NETGEAR Orbi app. Access your Orbi features and manage your network from anywhere after quickly setting up your WiFi in just a few steps. The NETGEAR Orbi app gives you convenient access to your router’s features: - Anywhere Access – Monitor and control your home WiFi from anywhere. - Smart Parental Controls – Filter content and limit time online automatically with Circle® on NETGEAR. - Armor Security - Advanced cybersecurity on your network to protect all devices from online threats. - Speed Test – See if you’re getting the internet broadband speeds you’re paying for. - Guest WiFi – Set up a secure and separate WiFi network for guests. - Traffic Meter – Monitor internet usage over time. - Easily pause WiFi, update firmware, and more! The NETGEAR Orbi app is always being improved. Install it today! For more information about your Orbi WiFi System, visit http://www.support.netgear.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: StarTech.com Wall Control at free against NETGEAR Orbi's free with in-app purchases. StarTech.com Wall Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). NETGEAR Orbi's advantage is ratings volume (354K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StarTech.com Wall Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NETGEAR Orbi has 354K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
StarTech.com Wall Control ships an update every 3 months, NETGEAR Orbi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarTech.com Wall Control | NETGEAR Orbi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (354K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 34.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 354K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StarTech.com | NETGEAR |
Customer experience
StarTech.com Wall Control
NETGEAR Orbi
Bugs and requests
StarTech.com Wall Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NETGEAR Orbi
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to find or connect to router
- Frequent disconnections and network instability
- Incorrect device status and connection information
- Inability to access advanced router settings
Requested features
5 requests- Separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz network control
- Improved parental controls and time scheduling
- Better integration with smart home devices
- More detailed network analytics and diagnostics
- Streamlined firmware update process
In-app purchases
StarTech.com Wall Control
No in-app purchases
NETGEAR Orbi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is StarTech.com Wall Control free?
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