PRIME Wire vs NaviGate Companion™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
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
PRIME Wire and NaviGate Companion™ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 9% of NaviGate Companion™'s. PRIME Wire also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 3). NaviGate Companion™'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PRIME Wire against 4.7 for NaviGate Companion™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 9% of NaviGate Companion™'s.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, NaviGate Companion™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | NaviGate Companion™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | VantivaCH |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
NaviGate Companion™
Bugs and requests
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
NaviGate Companion™
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
NaviGate Companion™
No in-app purchases
