Rogers Xfinity vs ShowHome Lighting Cloud App
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
ShowHome Lighting Cloud App
Control your ShowHome lighting systems remotely, customize presets, and automate schedules from anywhere. This cloud-based application offers live previews and an easy-to-use interface for a seamless home lighting experience.
- Remote lighting control
- Customizable lighting presets
- Live lighting preview
- Automated scheduling
- User-friendly interface
- Easy setup
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The ShowHome Lighting Cloud App provides seamless control over all your ShowHome lighting systems, allowing you to customize, schedule, and automate your lights with ease. Whether you're at home or away, our cloud-based app ensures that your lights are always just a tap away. Key Features: - Remote control of your ShowHome lights from anywhere. - Create and save custom lighting presets. - Live preview shows you what your lights are doing in real time in the app - Set schedules to automate your lights. - Easy setup and user-friendly interface. Enhance your home lighting experience with the ShowHome Lighting Cloud App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShowHome Lighting Cloud App at 5.0 against Rogers Xfinity's 4.3. ShowHome Lighting Cloud App also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). Rogers Xfinity's advantage is ratings volume (509 vs 1). 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.
ShowHome Lighting Cloud App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogers Xfinity has 509 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Rogers Xfinity ships an update every 3 weeks, ShowHome Lighting Cloud App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rogers Xfinity | ShowHome Lighting Cloud App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (509 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 509 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 445 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rogers Communications Inc. | ShowHome Lighting |
Customer experience
Rogers Xfinity
ShowHome Lighting Cloud App
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
ShowHome Lighting Cloud App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rogers Xfinity
No in-app purchases
ShowHome Lighting Cloud App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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