Rogers Xfinity vs VoltSafe Winter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rogers Xfinity
Manage your home WiFi and connected devices remotely. Enhance security, set parental controls, and monitor smart home devices. Test your connection and access your WiFi password easily.
- Advanced WiFi security
- Parental controls
- WiFi scheduling
- Connection testing
- Password management
- Smart device integration
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You’re in control with Rogers Xfinity. Easily manage and protect your home WiFi and connected devices from anywhere, at any time. Included exclusively with Rogers Xfinity Internet plans and bundles with TV/Streaming or Self Protection. If you used the previous Rogers Xfinity (Shaw) app, this app replaces it. • Get our most secure WiFi – turn on Advanced Security for worry-free protection of all connected devices; automatically block online threats 24/7 and get alerts about suspicious activity • Protect your loved ones – activate easy Parental Controls and Active Time Details for added peace of mind • Pause or schedule WiFi whenever you choose – create Downtime Schedules or set Active Time Limits • Test your connections – ensure you’re getting the best WiFi for all your connected devices without having to call tech support • Never forget your WiFi password again – quickly check, update or share your WiFi password • One app that does it all – link and control smart devices like lights, thermostats and door locks, from popular brands • Add Rogers Xfinity Self Protection to any Rogers Xfinity Internet plan and keep an eye on your home with 24/7 self-monitoring right at your fingertips. • Elevate your home WiFi - Add Rogers Xfinity Pro to extend your WiFi range, Boost a Device, stay connected during power outages, and enjoy premium support. Getting Started • Download and install the Rogers Xfinity app on your smartphone • Launch the app and sign in using your MyRogers or MyRogers (Shaw) username and password Requirements • Rogers Xfinity Gateway, included exclusively with Rogers Xfinity Internet plans and bundles • MyRogers or MyRogers (Shaw) username and password to access the app, depending on which option you use for your Rogers Xfinity home services. • App designed for smartphone use only. For more information see rogers.com/rogers-xfinity-app
VoltSafe Winter
Automate your block heater with custom on/off schedules. Save time, energy, and money by setting up to 15 one-time or recurring schedules per device. Manually control your heater for added flexibility.
- Set up to 15 schedules
- One-time and recurring schedules
- Automate on/off times
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Save time, energy, and money
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Use VoltSafe Winter to set up schedules for your block heater: SAVE TIME. SAVE ENERGY. SAVE MONEY. You can set up to 15 one-time or recurring schedules per device to automate when your VoltSafe Winter turns on and off! You can even manually control your device through the ON/OFF toggle feature for more flexibility and ease of use. The VoltSafe App unlocks the full potential of your Winter block heater plug!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rogers Xfinity at 4.3 against VoltSafe Winter's 2.7. Rogers Xfinity also leads on ratings volume (509 vs 3). VoltSafe Winter's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 6%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Rogers Xfinity holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogers Xfinity has 509 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of Rogers Xfinity's written reviews are positive against 35% of VoltSafe Winter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Rogers Xfinity ships an update every 3 weeks, VoltSafe Winter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rogers Xfinity | VoltSafe Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (509 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | 35.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 509 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 445 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rogers Communications Inc. | VoltSafe |
Customer experience
Rogers Xfinity
VoltSafe Winter
Bugs and requests
Rogers Xfinity
Reported bugs
3 issues- Repeated sign-in issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inconsistent app behavior
Requested features
3 requests- Speed test integration
- Customizable home screen
- Remote device management
VoltSafe Winter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rogers Xfinity
No in-app purchases
VoltSafe Winter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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