# WiFi Blocker — Internet Parental Control App

> Home WiFi device management and parental control application. (iPhone/iPad app by test-alpha ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-blocker/id1236583707 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [test-alpha ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236583706)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 442 App Store ratings · 319 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish and 1 more
- Released: 2017-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-blocker/id1236583707/reviews.md

## What is WiFi Blocker?

The WiFi Blocker app will change the way you WiFi and control your home network. With WiFi Blocker you can block any individual or group of devices from internet access, find your WiFi passwords, see who's online (SEE SUPPORTED ROUTERS BEFORE PURCHASE), group devices into profiles to easy organise your network. At the push of a button your children are offline. The ideal parental control companion.

• Take Control of your WiFi.
• Control your Kids internet access with touch of a button.
• Restrict bandwidth hogs.
• Block your kids internet access quick and simply.
• Parent friendly, easy to setup, easy to use.
• Individually block any devices on your router quickly,
• Create People profiles to group devices per user helping organise your network
• Pause internet access per user profile (bed time; dinner time; family event)
• See who is currently connected to your WiFi router with detailed information per device.
• See which devices in your network are still powered on (that should be turned off).
• Set 'Never Block Device' filters.
• Rename devices to friendly names
• Detailed Device information of all your connected devices on your network 
• View/Copy WiFi credentials (easy to share with guests).
• No third party hardware required (you must own a supported router before purchase! ).
• No subscriptions, single purchase.
• No Cloud / Works on your Local Wifi only
• No Adverts
• Parental controls at router

WARNING: Before purchase, ensure you own one of the following supported routers. WiFi Blocker will not function on unsupported routers. 
Supported Routers:-
• Arris BGW 210-700 
• Arris NVG Gateways
• Arris Surfboard SBG 6400, 6580, 6580-2, 6700, 6782, 6900
• Arris Surfboard SBR AC-1200P, AC-1900P, AC-3200P
• Arris TG862 XFinity
• Arris TG2492 LG/S/CE/VM (Scheduling)
• Asus RT, NxxU, 
• Billion BiPAC (firmware 2.32+) (Scheduling)
• BT Hub/SmartHubs 4, 5 and 6 (Scheduling on SmartHub 6 models)
• CenturyLink models (Scheduling)
• CBN Compal CH7465 LG/CE
• DD-WRT (Scheduling)
• D-Link 2750u / 27nn, 3782, 3780
• DrayTek Vigor 2860 (no blocking support yet)
• EE SmartHub (Scheduling) and Bright Box 2
• Fritz!Box (Firmware 6.3+) (Scheduling)
• Hitron Cgnm-2250, Cgnv4, Cgnm, Cgnvm, Cgn3, Coda
• Huawei B593, HG622, HG633, HG635, HG658c, HG659
• Liberty Global Connect Box
• Linksys Smart WiFi models and WRT32x
• Linksys x3500 and similar xNNNN models (scheduling)
• Motorola MG7550
• NetComm (Router Scheduling)
• Netgear Nighthawk 6400/6700/6900/7000/7100/7300/7800/8000/M1/M2/Orbi
• Netgear Aircard
• Netgear WNDRv3 models 3400/3700/3800/4500
• Netgear XR500, XR700
• Plusnet One
• Sagemcom F@st 5nnn
• Sky Hub2 (SR102), Sky Q Router
• Sky NowTv / Tv2 -> see our other app
• Technicolor 8715D
• TalkTalk (D-Link 3780, D-Link 3782, Huawei HG633, Huawei HG635, and latest WiFi hub.
• Telenet Connect Box
• Tenda 300 & AC
• Telus T3200 (Scheduling)
• Tp-Link Archer C50, VR900 v1 and possible other Archers*.
• Tp-Link model TL-WR841N (rev13/14/11/..)
• Tp-Link model TL-WR840N
• Tp-Link model TD-W8961
• UPC Connect Box 
• ActionTec MI424WR Rev1
• Virgin Media Hub 3.0 (Scheduling), Superhub 1, 2 and 2.0ac
• Virgin Media Voom Biz Business
• Windstream 3200 (with Scheduling)
• VPC Connect Box
• Ziggo Connect Box
• Zoom Cable Modem 5363
• ZTE 298

We are continually adding new router support so if your router is not on the list, send us a request at support@wifi-blocker.com.
Device renaming being added in next release.

Block WiFi and Wired connections to any or all devices connected to your Router Modem quick and easy. WiFi Blocker allows you to quickly and easily block any or all devices from your router modem WiFi Internet Connection, while your internet is unaffected. 

See who's connected to your WiFi. WiFi Blocker shows you who is currently connected to your WiFi router at any time, Ideal for controlling who uses your WiFi and helping ensuring your neighbours aren't sharing your WiFi.

## Key features

- Block individual devices
- Group devices into profiles
- Pause internet access per profile
- View connected devices
- Find WiFi passwords
- Rename devices

## Chart rankings

- #94 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of WiFi Blocker?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Effective at controlling device access
- 💡 Useful for managing kids' internet usage

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain routers
- 🔒 Lack of customer support and communication
- 💤 Scheduling features not fully developed

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Devices not detected properly
- Blocking/unblocking not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes frequently

**Most requested features**

- More granular scheduling options
- Support for a wider range of routers
- Improved user interface and notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 319)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-blocker/id1236583707/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poor customer service

*2026-08-20, version 2.9.21*

My modem/router model is not supported. I did not know that until I bought it. I emailed support four times. Zero response. 

Don’t waste your money

### 1/5 — Cant even get by the password page

*2026-06-21, version 2.9.21*

Asking for password and wont accept it when its the default password worse £5.99 ive spent dont waste your money will be doing a charge back for this

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2026-03-15, version 2.9.21*

Don’t waste your money

### 1/5 — Contact

*2026-02-17, version 2.9.21*

Can someone please reply to my emails, I’ve sent 2 emails and nobody is contacting me.

### 1/5 — Does not work waste of money

*2026-01-22, version 2.9.21*

Absolutely shocking app, I can’t even get past the admin password stage .

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-01-17, version 2.9.21*

Not working scam

### 1/5 — FRITZ!Box 5590 doesn‘t work

*2025-10-22*

😩

### 1/5 — Scam

*2025-10-12, version 2.9.21*

Seriously paid for this and can’t use it. I want a refund😡😡😡

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-09-26, version 2.9.21*

I know your gonna say I didn’t do all the steps to make it work, but I did and it still doesn’t, sorry.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-09-08, version 2.9.21*

Not working

## Frequently asked questions about WiFi Blocker

### What does the WiFi Blocker app do?

The WiFi Blocker app allows you to manage your home WiFi network by blocking individual devices or groups of devices from internet access. You can also pause internet for user profiles, see who is connected to your network, and view device information. It acts as a parental control companion for your home network.

### How do I block devices with WiFi Blocker?

You can block individual devices directly from the app or create 'People profiles' to group devices per user. Once devices are grouped, you can pause internet access for an entire profile with a single tap, making it easy to manage internet usage for children during specific times like dinner or bedtime.

### Is WiFi Blocker free to use?

No, WiFi Blocker is a paid application. It is a single purchase with no subscriptions or in-app purchases required. The app also does not contain any advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What routers are supported by WiFi Blocker?

WiFi Blocker requires a supported router to function and does not require any third-party hardware. A comprehensive list of supported routers, including various models from Arris, Asus, Netgear, and others, is provided in the app description. It is crucial to check router compatibility before purchasing.

### Can I use WiFi Blocker to find my WiFi password?

Yes, the app allows you to view and copy your WiFi credentials, making it easy to share your network access with guests. This feature is part of the overall network management capabilities offered by the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.21 — 2019-09-08

- Fixed CenturyLink ActionTec C3000A router detection issue.
- Fixed NetComm Wireless NF18 issue with latest firmware (02 variant). Router now detected.
- Added NetComm Wireless NF8
- Updated "Not My WiFi" error check handling
- Fixed DD-WRT issue with latest firmware (device detection issue)
- Fixed BT Hub 5 Type A blocking unblocking issue, and added router scheduling support
- Added Router Scheduling to TalkTalk HG633, HG635

### 2.9.20 — 2019-08-21

- Added Netgear D7000 V2
- Added HyperOptic HG2381

Apologies a few fixes and additions missed this release, new update due out soon.

### 2.9.18 — 2019-08-12

- Added Netgear Mobile M1/M2 routers
- Added Netgear Aircard routers
- Added Netgear Orbi RBR40
- Added NetComm Wireless NF18Ac, NF12, NF17
- Added Tenda F9, F900
- Added Vodafone Connect router (HG2500)
- Fixed Netgear R8000 device detection
- Fixed TalkTalk Hub (blocking/unblocking) - Hub may require reboot
- Fixed Sagemcom 5xxx models to remove custom firewall setting and only applied to model 5364-3
- Added Spectrum Sagemcom 5260 (scheduling)

### 2.9.12 — 2019-07-22

• Fixed Netgear router detection issue on some routers
• Fixed Netgear D7000 blocking inactive devices issue.
• Added "Not your WiFi" check bypass option for when router WiFi name changed or when bug in getting WiFi name info from router.

### 2.9.10 — 2019-07-08

Fixed FritzBox WiFi name issue for FritzOS 7.10
Fixed BT SmartHub Blocking commands
Fixed EE SmartHub Blocking commands
Fixed TalkTalk Blocking commands
Fixed VirginMedia Hub 3.0 reported wired types for devices

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