# SURFboard Central vs Quiet Screen

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SURFboard Central | Quiet Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfboard-central/id1478418148/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-screen/id6782704702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 193 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARRIS Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571770115) | [Quiet Screen, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782704704) |

## What reviewers say

### SURFboard Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfboard-central/id1478418148)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast setup
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring home network
- 🔒 Secure connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 💤 Slow and unresponsive
- 🤔 Confusing setup process
- 🔒 Poor security and privacy

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-screen/id6782704702)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiet Screen Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Quiet Screen Plus Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*