Comparison

SURFboard Central vs LoopLog

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

LoopLog

Features
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Master Your Routines with Smart Frequency Tracking LoopLog is a powerful yet intuitive activity tracker that helps you maintain habits, routines, and recurring tasks by visualizing when you last did them and when they're due next. Key Features Smart Notifications - Customizable reminders for each activity - Three modes: At due time, before due, or smart timing - Interactive notifications with quick actions - Intelligent scheduling respects your patterns Adaptive Frequency Learning - Automatically adjusts to your actual behavior - Learns from your median activity intervals - Optional adaptive scheduling per activity - Maintains your natural rhythm Dual Time Display Modes - Time Since: See how long ago you did something - Time Until: Know when activities are due next - Toggle between modes for different perspectives - Live updates refresh in real-time Smart Frequency Tracking - Set custom intervals (hourly to yearly) - Four-tier status system: green (on track), yellow (due), orange (overdue), red (very overdue) - Log count displays show consistency - Never-logged items clearly marked Organized Activity Groups - Create unlimited color-coded groups - At-a-glance status indicators - Custom icons for visual organization - Activity counts per group Comprehensive Management - Quick-action logging with automatic timestamp - Optional notes and timestamp editing - Context menu for quick operations - Search and filter instantly - Reorder activities within groups Powerful History & Visualization - Three views: List, Month calendar, Year heatmap - Detailed statistics with median intervals - Color-intensity based on frequency - Long-term consistency tracking Real-Time Updates - Live counters update every minute - Smart relative time display - Background tracking continues - Instant UI updates Seamless Apple Ecosystem - Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - CloudKit sync across all devices - Private and secure in your iCloud - Light and dark mode support Perfect For Fitness: Workouts, rest days, exercise rotations Health: Medications, supplements, check-ups, menstrual cycles Habits: Meditation, reading, journaling Home: Cleaning, maintenance, lawn care Personal: Haircuts, grooming, self-care Pets: Feeding, vet visits, grooming, walks Vehicles: Oil changes, tire rotations, maintenance Professional: Reports, reviews, meetings, calls Why LoopLog? Unlike simple habit trackers focused on daily streaks, LoopLog understands that different activities have different natural frequencies. The app's adaptive scheduling learns from your actual behavior, adjusting to YOUR patterns rather than forcing rigid schedules. The intelligent notification system ensures you're reminded at the right time - whether exactly when due, with advance warning, or at smart times based on your usage. Combined with dual time display modes, you always know both how you're doing and what's coming next. Privacy First Your data is yours alone. LoopLog uses iCloud for syncing, meaning your activity data never touches our servers. Everything stays private in your personal iCloud account. No Subscriptions LoopLog is a one-time purchase with no hidden fees or subscriptions. Buy once, use on all your Apple devices. Start closing the loop on your recurring activities today with LoopLog - the smart, adaptive way to track what matters.

Screenshots

SURFboard Central4 screens
LoopLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SURFboard Central at Free against LoopLog's $0.99. SURFboard Central also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). LoopLog's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SURFboard Central is free to download; LoopLog costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SURFboard Central ships an update every 2 months, LoopLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SURFboard Central versus LoopLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSURFboard CentralLoopLog
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.6 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARRIS Group, Inc.Stuart Carney

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

LoopLog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SURFboard Central

No in-app purchases

None

LoopLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SURFboard Central free?
SURFboard Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopLog free?
LoopLog costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SURFboard Central or LoopLog have ads?
Neither SURFboard Central nor LoopLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SURFboard Central or LoopLog?
SURFboard Central ships an update every 2 months, and LoopLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, SURFboard Central was updated on October 14, 2026 and LoopLog on September 29, 2026.

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