Comparison

SURFboard Central vs Xfinity Call Guard

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

Xfinity Call Guard

Protect your phone from unwanted calls with real-time spam alerts and customizable blocking options. Identify unknown callers and manage your call security with insights and reporting features. Requires a Xfinity Mobile Premium Unlimited plan.

Highlights
  • Real-time spam call alerts
  • Personalized call blocking
  • Neighborhood filter
  • Customizable block list
  • Spam number reporting
  • Caller ID and branded calling identification
  • Spam and Security insights
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With Xfinity Call Guard, you can shield your phone from pesky calls in just a few taps. Xfinity Call Guard is the premium solution to keep your phone secure from spam calls. Xfinity Call Guard requires a Xfinity Mobile Premium Unlimited plan. Key Features: Real-time alerts on your incoming call screen to avoid spam calls. Personalize your protection to automatically block spam callers or send them to voicemail. Use the Neighborhood filter to block unknown numbers similar to yours or a chosen 6-digit prefix. Create a personalized block list to block unwanted callers or override blocking for known numbers. Report spam numbers to help improve service. Identify unknown callers on incoming call screens, call logs with Premium Caller ID and verified branded calling. Review spam activity and receive recommendations to adjust your block settings with Spam and Security insights. Please reference https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/call-guard for instructions on how to use the app. You can review our privacy policy at https://www.xfinity.com/privacy/policy.

Screenshots

SURFboard Central4 screens
Xfinity Call Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Xfinity Call Guard at 4.5 against SURFboard Central's 1.6. SURFboard Central's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xfinity Call Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 787 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of SURFboard Central's written reviews are positive against 15% of Xfinity Call Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SURFboard Central ships an update every 2 months, Xfinity Call Guard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SURFboard Central versus Xfinity Call Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSURFboard CentralXfinity Call Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (1.7K ratings)4.5 (787 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews14.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better787
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARRIS Group, Inc.Comcast

Customer experience

SURFboard Central

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

Xfinity Call Guard

All ratings115 ratings
Positive45.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative49.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive14.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.3%

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

Xfinity Call Guard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SURFboard Central

No in-app purchases

None

Xfinity Call Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SURFboard Central free?
SURFboard Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xfinity Call Guard free?
Xfinity Call Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SURFboard Central or Xfinity Call Guard?
Xfinity Call Guard is rated higher. SURFboard Central averages 1.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Xfinity Call Guard averages 4.5 from 787 ratings.
Do SURFboard Central or Xfinity Call Guard have ads?
Neither SURFboard Central nor Xfinity Call Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SURFboard Central or Xfinity Call Guard?
SURFboard Central ships an update every 2 months, and Xfinity Call Guard every 3 months. Most recently, SURFboard Central was updated on October 22, 2026 and Xfinity Call Guard on October 25, 2026.

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