Comparison

SURFboard Central vs Unit Converter & Dictionary

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

Unit Converter & Dictionary

This app offers comprehensive unit conversion across numerous categories, including specialized and traditional units. It also functions as a dictionary, explaining unit meanings, pronunciations, and providing fun facts. Real-time currency conversion is available, with an optional premium plan for AI assistance and ad removal.

Highlights
  • Extensive unit conversion categories
  • Unit dictionary with pronunciation and facts
  • Real-time currency conversion
  • Offline conversion capabilities
  • AI support for app usage (Premium)
  • Traditional and specialized unit support
Features
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An app that both converts units and works as a dictionary explaining what each unit means. Useful for everything from converting units in class to checking currency before a trip abroad. ■ A wide range of conversion categories • Length, area, volume, mass, speed, temperature, angle, pressure, energy, power, force, density, fuel economy, data size, and more • Includes lesser-known units too — traditional Japanese units, imperial units, nautical miles, carats, horsepower ■ Unit dictionary • Search across unit names, aliases, and symbols • Look up how a unit is pronounced, its rough scale, and fun facts • Jump straight from a search result into conversion mode ■ Currency conversion • Real-time currency conversion using up-to-date exchange rates ■ Built to be easy • Conversion and dictionary lookups work entirely on your device (only currency conversion needs a connection, to fetch exchange rates) ■ AI support (Premium) • Ask about units and conversion settings. Supported controls help prepare conversion; results are calculated by the app, not generated by AI. ■ Premium plan • AI help with app usage and supported actions • Up to 30 successful external AI responses per app and subscription each day; resets at midnight Japan Standard Time • AI requires an internet connection and consent to send data • Ads removed Good for: converting recipe measurements, studying science and math, or checking currency and units before an overseas trip. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SURFboard Central4 screens
Unit Converter & Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unit Converter & Dictionary at 5.0 against SURFboard Central's 1.6. Unit Converter & Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SURFboard Central's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Unit Converter & Dictionary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. SURFboard Central asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unit Converter & Dictionary 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SURFboard Central ships an update every 2 months, Unit Converter & Dictionary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SURFboard Central versus Unit Converter & Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSURFboard CentralUnit Converter & Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARRIS Group, Inc.Mikoto Gateway

Customer experience

SURFboard Central

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

Unit Converter & Dictionary

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

Unit Converter & Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SURFboard Central

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Unit Converter & Dictionary

Subscriptions1
  • プレミアムプラン$0.991 Month

Questions

Is SURFboard Central free?
SURFboard Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unit Converter & Dictionary free?
Unit Converter & Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SURFboard Central or Unit Converter & Dictionary?
Unit Converter & Dictionary is rated higher. SURFboard Central averages 1.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Unit Converter & Dictionary averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SURFboard Central or Unit Converter & Dictionary have ads?
Unit Converter & Dictionary shows ads; SURFboard Central does not.
Which is updated more often, SURFboard Central or Unit Converter & Dictionary?
SURFboard Central ships an update every 2 months, and Unit Converter & Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, SURFboard Central was updated on November 3, 2026 and Unit Converter & Dictionary on October 31, 2026.

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