Comparison

My Leviton vs SURFboard Central

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

Head to head
About

My Leviton

Control your home's lighting and appliances remotely with this app. It allows you to manage smart devices individually or by room, create custom scenes, and set schedules for automated control. Voice commands are also supported through popular smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and loads
  • Create custom scenes and schedules
  • Group devices by room
  • Voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
  • No hub required
  • Automate plug-in devices
Features
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My Leviton connects the Leviton Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology product family to your iOS device as well as Amazon Alexa for voice control, no hub required! Control your lights and loads from anywhere using the free My Leviton app for iPhone and iPad. Easily replace your existing single pole or multi-way devices with the new Leviton Dimmer or Switches to allow control from anywhere via your My Leviton app. As well, you can start automating and controlling your plug-in lamps or small appliances using the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Outlet. Use the free My Leviton iOS app to add/name your smart devices and to control them individually or as a room with a single button push. Create schedules, scenes, and customize your experience with adjustable fade rates, maximum/minimum illumination levels, and more if desired for a truly advanced lighting control system that’s easy to use manually or via the app. Simplify control of your home - schedule lights and connected loads to turn on/off at specific times or based on sunrise/sunset, easily group your smart devices into rooms for quick control, and create scenes to activate multiple lights at once for movie time, party mode, or goodnight. Works with Hey Google, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri (HomeKit). Add an optional Amazon Alexa device to use voice commands like, “Alexa, set dining room lights to 33%.” (Echo sold separately, but there is no intermediary hub/controller required). Leverage the Leviton Decora form factor with matching color change kits, multi-way devices for hallways and staircases, multiple options for wallplates and more, to match the décor throughout your home. Get started today with My Leviton – a growing eco-system with more partners and announcements to come!

About

SURFboard Central

Simplify the setup and management of your home network devices. This app provides step-by-step installation guides, Wi-Fi configuration, and network monitoring for various modems, routers, and mesh systems.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step device installation guides
  • Wi-Fi network configuration and management
  • Guest network setup
  • Client device monitoring
  • Parental controls and screen time management
  • Network health monitoring
Features
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Thank you for purchasing a SURFboard product! Simply download this application, select the device model, and follow the on-screen instructions to setup your device. This single (Central) mobile application will support all our current SURFboard devices. Cable Modems: - Models: S33, S34, SB6141, SB6121, SB6183, SB6190, SB8200, SBV3202, SBV2402, T25. - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. Cable Modems with Wi-Fi: - Models: G18, G20, G34, G36, G54, SBG10, SBG6950, SBG7400, SBG7580, SBG7600, SBG8300 - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Use the device Web Application OR the mobile app for device configuration and management. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions. mAX Wi-Fi Mesh Routers: - Models: W11, W121, W122, W21, W30, W31, W61, WC4S, WC4T - Step-by-step install guide includes help for optimal mesh node placement in your home for performance and coverage. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management and enhanced mAX features*. Wi-Fi Gaming and Extenders: - Models: W6B, W6U - Step-by-step install guide. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. --- Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions --- - Manage your Wi-Fi network when you are at home or away. - Setup a private and secure home Wi-Fi network. - Setup a separate Guest network for visitors. - View client devices connected to your network. - Add friendly names for each client device. - Check your mobile device real-time Wi-Fi speed. - Create profiles for your kids to manage their screen time, allowing schedule or manual Internet pause. --- Enhanced mAX features --- - Get notified when selected device leave or join your home network. - Enhance your parental controls with "screen" time rewards. - Network Health monitoring with recommendations for optimization. For additional help, please visit the SURFboard User Community at https://community.surfboard.com/ For device technical details and support, please visit SURFboard Support at https://www.surfboard.com/support/resources/ * Not all enhanced mAX features are available on W61, WC4S, and WC4T

Screenshots

My Leviton4 screens
SURFboard Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Leviton at 85% against SURFboard Central's 10%. My Leviton also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). SURFboard Central's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Leviton holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of My Leviton's written reviews are positive against 10% of SURFboard Central's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Leviton ships an update every 2 weeks, SURFboard Central every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
My Leviton versus SURFboard Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LevitonSURFboard Central
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.4K ratings) — better1.6 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better10.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6.4K — better1.7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.ARRIS Group, Inc.

Customer experience

My Leviton

All ratings6,366 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews917 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.0%

SURFboard Central

All ratings1,527 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative88.1%

User reviews

My Leviton

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
  • 💡 Comprehensive control and scheduling options
  • 🔒 Secure and stable connection
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues and device disconnections
  • 🔧 Challenging to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity problems
  • 🔧 Limited customization options in the app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent device status reporting
  • 🔧 Buggy firmware updates causing issues

SURFboard Central

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast setup
  • 💡 Helpful for monitoring home network
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🔍 Limited functionality
  • 💤 Slow and unresponsive
  • 🤔 Confusing setup process
  • 🔒 Poor security and privacy

Bugs and requests

My Leviton

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline and requiring reset
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Firmware updates causing devices to stop working
  • Inconsistent device status and control in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling and automation options
  • Improve app UI and user experience
  • Provide better troubleshooting tools and support
  • Integrate with a wider range of smart home platforms
  • Add support for local control and offline functionality

SURFboard Central

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to network
  • Incorrect device information displayed
  • Parental controls don't work as expected
  • Unable to change network name or password

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more advanced configuration options
  • Improve parental controls and internet scheduling
  • Provide a web-based interface instead of just a mobile app
  • Allow users to bypass the app and access router settings directly

In-app purchases

None

My Leviton

No in-app purchases

None

SURFboard Central

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Leviton free?
My Leviton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SURFboard Central free?
SURFboard Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Leviton or SURFboard Central?
My Leviton is rated higher. My Leviton averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while SURFboard Central averages 1.6 from 1.7K ratings.
Do My Leviton or SURFboard Central have ads?
Neither My Leviton nor SURFboard Central shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Leviton or SURFboard Central?
My Leviton ships an update every 2 weeks, and SURFboard Central every 2 months. Most recently, My Leviton was updated on November 7, 2026 and SURFboard Central on November 3, 2026.

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