Cox WiFi by Spectrum vs YourBuckeye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cox WiFi by Spectrum
Take full control of your home Wi-Fi network. Easily manage connected devices, set up profiles for family members, and implement parental controls. This app also facilitates the setup and management of Wi-Fi extenders to eliminate dead zones.
- Manage Wi-Fi network name and password
- Name and identify connected devices
- Create family profiles and assign devices
- Set internet access times and pause Wi-Fi
- Add and manage Wi-Fi Pod extenders
- Troubleshoot network issues easily
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Cox WiFi by Spectrum app supports CGM4141 and TG1682 Panoramic WiFi Gateways. The Cox WiFi by Spectrum app gives you control over your home network and enhances your in-home WiFi experience with new levels of personalization and control. Your app lets you easily manage WiFi options, including the ability to nickname and pause devices, or pause WiFi for dinner or bedtime. You can also set up profiles for your family and use the app for easy troubleshooting.
YourBuckeye
Connect with your local government and community. Access city services, report issues, and stay informed about local events and news. This app provides a direct line to city resources.
- Access city services
- Report local issues
- Stay informed on news
- Discover community events
- Direct line to city resources
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Engage with the city of Buckeye
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: YourBuckeye at 5.0 against Cox WiFi by Spectrum's 4.3. YourBuckeye also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Cox WiFi by Spectrum's advantage is ratings volume (133K vs 2) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). 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.
YourBuckeye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cox WiFi by Spectrum has 133K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Cox WiFi by Spectrum ships an update every 3 weeks, YourBuckeye monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Cox WiFi by Spectrum | YourBuckeye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (133K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 133K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #177 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 442 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cox Communications, Inc. | City of Buckeye |
Customer experience
Cox WiFi by Spectrum
YourBuckeye
Bugs and requests
Cox WiFi by Spectrum
Reported bugs
3 issues- App access denied after technician visit
- Incorrect time displayed in app
- Inability to log in to app
Requested features
4 requests- Increase data download limits
- Ability to set specific time allowances for internet access
- Real-time data usage tracking
- Improved notification system for outages
YourBuckeye
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cox WiFi by Spectrum
No in-app purchases
YourBuckeye
No in-app purchases
Questions
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