Comparison

SURFboard Central vs Final

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SURFboard Central

Simplify the setup and management of your home network devices. This app provides step-by-step installation guides, Wi-Fi configuration, and network monitoring for various modems, routers, and mesh systems.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step device installation guides
  • Wi-Fi network configuration and management
  • Guest network setup
  • Client device monitoring
  • Parental controls and screen time management
  • Network health monitoring
Features
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Thank you for purchasing a SURFboard product! Simply download this application, select the device model, and follow the on-screen instructions to setup your device. This single (Central) mobile application will support all our current SURFboard devices. Cable Modems: - Models: S33, S34, SB6141, SB6121, SB6183, SB6190, SB8200, SBV3202, SBV2402, T25. - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. Cable Modems with Wi-Fi: - Models: G18, G20, G34, G36, G54, SBG10, SBG6950, SBG7400, SBG7580, SBG7600, SBG8300 - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Use the device Web Application OR the mobile app for device configuration and management. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions. mAX Wi-Fi Mesh Routers: - Models: W11, W121, W122, W21, W30, W31, W61, WC4S, WC4T - Step-by-step install guide includes help for optimal mesh node placement in your home for performance and coverage. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management and enhanced mAX features*. Wi-Fi Gaming and Extenders: - Models: W6B, W6U - Step-by-step install guide. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. --- Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions --- - Manage your Wi-Fi network when you are at home or away. - Setup a private and secure home Wi-Fi network. - Setup a separate Guest network for visitors. - View client devices connected to your network. - Add friendly names for each client device. - Check your mobile device real-time Wi-Fi speed. - Create profiles for your kids to manage their screen time, allowing schedule or manual Internet pause. --- Enhanced mAX features --- - Get notified when selected device leave or join your home network. - Enhance your parental controls with "screen" time rewards. - Network Health monitoring with recommendations for optimization. For additional help, please visit the SURFboard User Community at https://community.surfboard.com/ For device technical details and support, please visit SURFboard Support at https://www.surfboard.com/support/resources/ * Not all enhanced mAX features are available on W61, WC4S, and WC4T

About

Final

Easily track upcoming events with personalized countdowns. Organize, customize, and share your excitement for birthdays, holidays, and more. Make every moment count with this intuitive utility.

Highlights
  • Personalized countdowns
  • Multiple event tracking
  • Event organization
  • Customization options
  • Sharing functionality
Features
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Countdown to your favorite events with elegance and precision. Whether it’s a birthday, vacation, wedding, fitness goal, or big game day, keep track of every moment with personalized countdowns for all your milestones. With Final Countdown, anticipation becomes part of the joy. Experience stunning concentric rings, custom color themes, and interactive Home and Lock Screen widgets that keep what matters most just a glance away. KEY FEATURES: • Unlimited Countdowns & Count-Ups: Count down to future milestones or track days elapsed since a special day (habits, anniversaries, streaks). • Concentric Circular Rings & Progress Bars: Visualize time remaining with fluid, animated rings and percentage progress indicators. • Interactive iOS Widgets: Beautiful Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets that update seamlessly throughout your day. • Handcrafted Designer Themes: Choose from vibrant palettes including Sunset, Ocean, Aurora, Neon, Ember, Lavender, Midnight, and Forest. • Smart Reminders & Notifications: Never miss a moment with custom alerts leading up to the exact minute. • Categorize & Personalize: Organize events by Travel, Celebration, Life, Work, and Fitness with custom icons and notes. • Privacy First & iCloud Sync: Your events stay private and seamlessly synchronized across all your devices. Make every second count. Download Final Countdown today and start celebrating every milestone!

Screenshots

SURFboard Central4 screens
Final4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SURFboard Central at 1.6 against Final's 1.0. SURFboard Central also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). Final's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Final sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SURFboard Central asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SURFboard Central holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SURFboard Central has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SURFboard Central ships an update every 2 months, Final every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SURFboard Central versus Final: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSURFboard CentralFinal
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (1.5K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARRIS Group, Inc.Roberto Martín López

Customer experience

SURFboard Central

All ratings1,527 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative88.1%

Final

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

SURFboard Central

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to network
  • Incorrect device information displayed
  • Parental controls don't work as expected
  • Unable to change network name or password

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more advanced configuration options
  • Improve parental controls and internet scheduling
  • Provide a web-based interface instead of just a mobile app
  • Allow users to bypass the app and access router settings directly

Final

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SURFboard Central

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Final

One-time1
  • Final-Countdown-pro$0.99

Questions

Is SURFboard Central free?
SURFboard Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Final free?
Final is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SURFboard Central or Final?
SURFboard Central is rated higher. SURFboard Central averages 1.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Final averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SURFboard Central or Final have ads?
Neither SURFboard Central nor Final shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SURFboard Central or Final?
SURFboard Central ships an update every 2 months, and Final every 5 days. Most recently, SURFboard Central was updated on October 14, 2026 and Final on October 6, 2026.

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