ezDevice vs HostiFi Device Discovery Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ezDevice
This app allows users to remotely monitor and manage internet connectivity for supported devices. It automatically reboots network equipment when internet loss is detected, saving time and effort. Users can also manually trigger reboots or schedule them for optimal network functionality.
- Automatic internet connection monitoring
- Remote device reboot
- Scheduled power cycling
- Cloud account for device management
- LAN and WAN device addition
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The ezDevice APP is for device with UIS (Uninterrupted Internet System) or Auto Reset function. Currently supported device: MSNswitch2, ezOutlet5 and ezJack. Internet users at one time or another have experienced the pains of network loss. In most cases, this is resolved by rebooting the router which can be annoying and a pain if it involves a long drive to the site. In comes UIS devices. These devices are designed to monitor and automatically power-cycle it’s outlet when a network failure is detected. This is achieved by connecting the router’s power to the UIS device and have it check the internet connectivity. Majority of network disconnections can be resolved this way - saving both time, costs and headaches. The user can also check on the status and perform a manual reboot of the network device to ensure optimal functionality. UIS devices can also be configured to perform power on, off and reset at scheduled times. Setup is just a few simple steps; i. Install ezDevice APP and sign up for a free cloud account to centralize and manage your UIS devices. ii. Connect power and ethernet to UIS device. iii. Add UIS device to APP over LAN or WAN. iv. Enable UIS (Auto Reset) function – Done.
HostiFi Device Discovery Tool
Easily locate and integrate UniFi devices with your UniFi Network server. This tool simplifies the process of adopting factory default hardware, ensuring a smooth setup for your network infrastructure.
- Discover UniFi devices
- Adopt devices to UniFi Network
- Factory default device integration
- Network server compatibility
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The HostiFi Device Discovery Tool helps you find and adopt factory default UniFi devices to any UniFi Network server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HostiFi Device Discovery Tool at 100% against ezDevice's 11%. HostiFi Device Discovery Tool also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1). ezDevice's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
HostiFi Device Discovery Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ezDevice has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of ezDevice's written reviews are positive against 100% of HostiFi Device Discovery Tool's.
ezDevice ships an update every 6 weeks, HostiFi Device Discovery Tool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ezDevice | HostiFi Device Discovery Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mega System Technologies Inc. | Locklin Networks LLC |
Customer experience
ezDevice
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In-app purchases
ezDevice
No in-app purchases
HostiFi Device Discovery Tool
No in-app purchases
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