Midco Freestyle vs ECE Fiber
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Midco Freestyle
Manage your home network with ease. See connected devices, pause internet access for specific users or devices, and create guest networks. Troubleshoot issues and test speeds remotely.
- View and remove connected devices
- Pause internet access
- Set pause schedules
- Create family profiles
- Set up guest networks
- Test speeds and troubleshoot
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Subscription to a Midco internet package and Midco Freestyle® is required to use this app. Visit Midco.com/FreestyleSupport to learn more. After adding Midco Freestyle to your Midco internet, download the Midco Freestyle app to: • See what devices are using your network – and remove unwanted devices • Pause access for individuals on your network or set up pause schedules on your kids’ phones or tablets • Set up profiles for family members to manage access on multiple devices at once • Create a guest network to keep your main network password secure • Test speeds and troubleshoot issues • Manage your network from anywhere
ECE Fiber
Manage, customize, and secure your home Wi-Fi network from anywhere. View connected devices, update network settings, and perform speed tests. Enhance your experience with parental controls and device prioritization through an optional add-on.
- Network overview of connected devices
- Update Wi-Fi name and password
- Built-in advanced security safeguards
- Real-time network speed tests
- Parental controls (with add-on)
- Device prioritization (with add-on)
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With the ECE Fiber app, you can control, customize, and secure your Wi-Fi, from anywhere you are. Designed to work exclusively with your ECE Fiber router, the app delivers seamless performance whether you're working, streaming, or managing a smart home. Key features include: • Network overview: view all connected devices at a glance • Wi-Fi settings: easily update your network name and password • Built-in security: stay protected with advanced safeguards • Speed tests: check your network performance in real time Enhance your Wi-Fi experience with the SmartFam Connect add-on feature, and get even more from your network with parental controls, device prioritization, guest networks, and advanced management tools. Download the ECE Fiber app now and experience your Wi-Fi the way it was meant to be—simple, smart, secure, and fully under your control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ECE Fiber at 4.8 against Midco Freestyle's 2.9. ECE Fiber also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Midco Freestyle's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 31) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ECE Fiber holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midco Freestyle has 189 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Midco Freestyle ships an update every 7 months, ECE Fiber every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Midco Freestyle | ECE Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (189 ratings) | 4.8 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 189 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Midcontinent Communications Inc. | East Central Energy |
Customer experience
Midco Freestyle
ECE Fiber
Bugs and requests
Midco Freestyle
Reported bugs
17 issues- App does not connect to modem
- Device names revert to original
- Devices unpause automatically
- App times out
- Cannot access admin page
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- App goes in a loop
- Cannot pause or delete devices
- Bind error
- App asks for incorrect router password
- App disconnects and won't connect
- Constant errors
- App stops working after technician visit
- Speed test crashes every time
- App loses connection to modem
- Cannot connect to modem after pausing devices
- App doesn't work after pausing access
- App doesn't connect to modem for scheduled device usage
Requested features
1 request- Allow fingerprint access
ECE Fiber
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Midco Freestyle
No in-app purchases
ECE Fiber
No in-app purchases
Questions
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