StartCARE vs NaviGate Companion™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StartCARE
This app performs network tests and diagnostics to help support agents resolve internet issues quickly. It allows users to share test results and, with permission, enables agents to remotely connect to modems for troubleshooting and settings adjustments.
- Network tests and diagnostics
- Share test results with support
- Remote modem connection
- Troubleshoot and fix settings
- Quick issue resolution
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Only run this app if you've been referred by a start.ca support agent. StartCARE runs a variety of network tests and diagnostics and allows you to share them with the support representative who's working hard to solve your problem. This information will help them to solve your issue quickly so you can go back to enjoying your Internet package to the fullest! StartCARE can also allow start.ca support agents to connect to your modem to run tests and fix settings with your permission.
NaviGate Companion™
Manage your home Wi-Fi gateway and network remotely. Configure settings, monitor connected devices, and set internet access rules for your household. Optimize your network with advanced features for a seamless online experience.
- Device management and profiling
- Internet access control and timeouts
- Guest Wi-Fi configuration
- Advanced network settings
- Real-time network monitoring
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NaviGate Companion™ empowers you to manage your home Wi-Fi gateway effortlessly. Seamlessly configure your gateway, monitor your home Wi-Fi network in real-time, and maintain control from anywhere. Gain insights into connected devices, set internet access rules, and optimize your network with advanced features. Key Features: - Device Management: View and profile connected devices. - Internet Access Control: Set rules and manage timeouts for internet access. - Advanced Configuration: Customize your Wi-Fi network with Guest Wi-Fi, Security settings.,etc. To get started, download and open the app, then follow the simple setup instructions to associate with your router. Initial setup requires proximity to the router. Once connected, manage your home Wi-Fi network, profile devices, control Guest Wi-Fi access, set internet rules, and configure advanced network settings—all from the convenience of anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: StartCARE at 100% against NaviGate Companion™'s 9%. NaviGate Companion™'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
NaviGate Companion™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of StartCARE's written reviews are positive against 9% of NaviGate Companion™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StartCARE | NaviGate Companion™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | multiboard communications inc | VantivaCH |
Customer experience
StartCARE
NaviGate Companion™
In-app purchases
StartCARE
No in-app purchases
NaviGate Companion™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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