Audacy Controls vs Cogeco Wi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audacy Controls
Control your smart lighting system with this app. Easily reconfigure settings, create custom scenes, and monitor energy consumption. Supports environmental monitoring and alerts for a personalized experience.
- Wireless lighting system control
- Intuitive setup for administrators
- Barcode scanner for device addition
- Live editing of lighting scenes
- Favorites for quick access
- CSV export of energy consumption data
- Environmental monitoring and alerts
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The right lighting sets a scene. Heightens moods. And brings the world around you to life. The Audacy® Wireless Control System does just that, giving you the power to change your space. It’s seamless. It’s intuitive. It’s the Audacy Solution – smart technology, controlled from anywhere with just a tap. Reconfigure the system easily with intuitive setup controls for administrators, along with an easy to use barcode scanner to add more devices at any time. Live edit your lighting scenes from the palm of your hand while being immersed in the true experience those edits bring. Other new features include support for favorites to quickly bring you to the space you want to control, as well as CSV export of your energy consumption data for the time period of your choice. Support for environmental monitoring and customized alerts is also now available in the Audacy® Wireless Control System by IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Cogeco Wi
Manage your home Wi-Fi network, including changing network names and passwords. Protect your devices with advanced security features and block ads for a better browsing experience. Create user profiles, set alerts, and monitor connected devices remotely.
- Manage Wi-Fi network name and password
- Guard™ security features
- Automatic ad blocking
- Customized user profiles
- Network activity monitoring
- Internet connection pausing
- Internet Freeze Schedules
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Key Features You’ll Love: - Total Visibility: See every device connected to your network in real-time. Ensure only authorized devices are online, and easily manage your network name and password. - Enhanced Profiles: Create custom profiles for family members and device groups. Manage access for their connected devices, pause the Internet for dinner time, or set specific "bedtime" schedules. - Security: Rest easy with 24/7 protection. Cogeco Wi-Fi filters out suspicious content and protects you from potential security threats before they reach your devices. - Ad-Blocking: Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience. Our built-in security can block ad content from known servers, keeping your web surfing smooth and less cluttered. - Guest Access Made Simple: Need to share your password? Create a separate guest network with its own password and a unique QR code to access. - Self-Optimization: Cogeco Wi-Fi works behind the scenes to ensure your network is always communicating on the clearest channels, delivering the fastest possible speeds to every room. Note to Users: - Use of the Cogeco Wi-Fi app requires one or more of the following equipment models: F@ST3896 gateway, Adtran 854v6 router, Adtran 841-t6 extender, Cogeco Wi-Fi Pods. - Signing into the app requires your Cogeco My Account username and password - App intended for use on smartphones only
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cogeco Wi at 3.8 against Audacy Controls's 2.2. Cogeco Wi also leads on ratings volume (58 vs 5). Audacy Controls's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.
Cogeco Wi holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cogeco Wi has 58 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Audacy Controls ships an update monthly, Cogeco Wi every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audacy Controls | Cogeco Wi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (5 ratings) | 3.8 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 3.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 242 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC | Plume Design, Inc. |
Customer experience
Audacy Controls
Cogeco Wi
Bugs and requests
Audacy Controls
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cogeco Wi
Reported bugs
12 issues- Login fails with 'error try again in a few seconds' message
- App stuck on loading screen after sign-in attempt
- Requires password reset every login attempt
- Session randomly logs out users
- Error 404 customer account not found on cloud
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- App freezes on white screen after clicking login
- Broken support link redirects to 403 error page
- Internet pause/unpause feature fails with unexpected error between multiple users
- App won't update for some users
- Devices remain frozen after update even when unlocked in app
- App incompatible with iPad despite working on phone
- Blocks access to Google services and Paramount Plus on Firestick
Requested features
9 requests- Restore full web interface for modem management
- Add bridge mode configuration option
- Enable 2.4GHz and 5GHz network splitting
- Include advanced settings (band steering, DMZ, channel selection)
- Add scheduled modem restart functionality
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- Implement local network access without internet blocking
- Allow device positioning and pod management
- Support multiple user management without conflicts
- Remove requirement for pod rental to access basic features
In-app purchases
Audacy Controls
No in-app purchases
Cogeco Wi
No in-app purchases
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