# uGI1 Config vs My Astound

The clearest difference is rating: My Astound at 1.6 against uGI1 Config's 1.0. My Astound also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 2). uGI1 Config's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 35 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

My Astound holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Astound has 118 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

uGI1 Config ships an update every 6 months, My Astound every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uGI1 Config | My Astound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugi1-config/id1050682802/reviews) | **[1.6 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-astound/id6449750920/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **118** |
| Positive reviews | — | 7.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 35 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobiltex Data](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050682800) | [RCN Telecom Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/610411417) |

## What reviewers say

### uGI1 Config

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugi1-config/id1050682802)

Configure and monitor a specific GPS-enabled device for cathodic protection systems. Set up multiple profiles, view device status, and manage settings remotely via Bluetooth. Requires dedicated hardware to function.

**Highlights:** Configure uGI1 device, Monitor device status and faults, Set up 10 custom profiles, Manage Real Time Clock (RTC), View live profile information, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Astound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-astound/id6449750920)

Easily and securely manage your Astound services. Pay bills, check account balances, view past statements, and set up automatic payments. You can also track technician arrival times, manage phone call logs, and access voicemail.

**Highlights:** Pay Astound Bill, Check Tech Arrival Time, View Account Balance, View Bills (PDF), Enroll in AutoPay, Play Voicemail Messages

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Allows bill payment
- 👍 Can set up autopay
- 👍 Can enroll in text notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 Blank screen on login
- 🐛 No modem/router management
- 🐛 No service status or outage reporting
- 🐛 Inconsistent billing and price increases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Blank screen on login
- Voicemail PIN error
- No list of incoming calls
- Website inaccessible via Safari

**Requested features**

- Add modem/router management features
- Include service status and outage reporting
- Provide VOIP features like call lists and voicemail access
- Allow downloading of statements
- Enable autofill for credit card payments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uGI1 Config free?

uGI1 Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Astound free?

My Astound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, uGI1 Config or My Astound?

My Astound is rated higher. uGI1 Config averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while My Astound averages 1.6 from 118 ratings.

### Do uGI1 Config or My Astound have ads?

Neither uGI1 Config nor My Astound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, uGI1 Config or My Astound?

uGI1 Config ships an update every 6 months, and My Astound every 35 months. Most recently, uGI1 Config was updated on October 20, 2026 and My Astound on October 24, 2026.

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