Comparison

SURFboard Central vs Quiet Screen

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

Quiet Screen

This app helps parents manage their children's screen time by allowing them to remotely block or unblock apps on a child's device. It offers manual control or scheduled automation to enforce screen time rules and encourage healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Remote app blocking/unblocking
  • Scheduled screen time enforcement
  • Customizable routines
  • Manual app control
  • No account or sign-up required
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Quiet Screen is a simple screen time enforcement app for parents. Block or unblock any app on your child's device to end screen time, right from your phone. HOW IT WORKS Quiet Screen runs on two Apple devices, a Parent and Child device, paired with a code. Choose the apps you want to block on your child's device, and then you can block or unblock right from the parent's device. A blocked app will display a dark screen. No accounts, no sign-ups, no password for anyone to forget. QUIET SCREEN FREE Manually block and unblock any app on your child's device QUIET SCREEN PLUS Quiet Screen Plus unlocks automated screen time enforcement: Consistently end screen time around your schedule, without having to remember. Create custom Routines that fit your child's schedule and screen time rules. Schedule a Routine to block all apps every day shortly before bedtime, or block only certain apps during school hours. Set it once and it runs — consistently, every night, so you're not the one enforcing it. Quiet Screen Plus removes the burden of remembering, and gives you the peace of mind that your child is building healthier habits. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Quiet Screen Plus is an auto-renewing subscription. - $7.99 per month, or $79.99 per year - Includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel any time in Settings > your name > Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://quietscreen.carrd.co/#privacy © 2026 Quiet Screen, LLC

Screenshots

SURFboard Central4 screens
Quiet Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quiet Screen at 5.0 against SURFboard Central's 1.6. SURFboard Central's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 5). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Quiet Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SURFboard Central asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quiet Screen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SURFboard Central has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SURFboard Central versus Quiet Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSURFboard CentralQuiet Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARRIS Group, Inc.Quiet Screen, LLC

Customer experience

SURFboard Central

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

Quiet Screen

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Quiet Screen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SURFboard Central

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Quiet Screen

Subscriptions2
  • Quiet Screen Plus Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Quiet Screen Plus Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is SURFboard Central free?
SURFboard Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiet Screen free?
Quiet Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SURFboard Central or Quiet Screen?
Quiet Screen is rated higher. SURFboard Central averages 1.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Quiet Screen averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SURFboard Central or Quiet Screen have ads?
Neither SURFboard Central nor Quiet Screen shows ads.

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