Comparison

WUUK vs Cogeco Wi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WUUK

Manage and control your smart home security devices from a single app. See, hear, and interact with visitors, receive motion alerts, and use features like voice modification for enhanced privacy. Protect your home and family with this comprehensive smart security solution.

Highlights
  • Two-way audio and video calls
  • Live video streaming
  • Motion and sound detection alerts
  • Night Vision
  • Voice gender modifier
  • Customizable detection zones
  • Local and cloud video storage
Features
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The WUUK app is the hub for accessing and controlling all of your WUUK Smart Home devices, including WUUK Security Cameras, Smart Doorbell and Smart Doorbell Pro, and Wired Cams. Equipped with advanced technology, all of the WUUK Smart Security Cameras let you see, hear and interact with visitors, and get notified when the motion types of your selection are detected, all in one app. Too busy to answer the real-time communication request? Send pre-recorded responses on the fly. At home alone? Use the voice changer to hide one’s identity. Protect your family, home, and packages all from your smartphone, without massive price tags or hidden subscriptions. **Completely free to use out of the box, and Cloud subscriptions are 100% optional. Features: - Two-way audio and video calls - View high-quality videos or live stream from anywhere in the world - Save videos and history events on a local SD card or into the cloud - Get notified when motion or sound is detected - See in the dark with Night Vision - Customized ringtones - Voice gender modifier - Turn on or off device notifications - Share devices with friends and family - Customize detection zones and sensitivity - Quick replies - Snooze Mode All the security cameras and smart home devices from WUUK need to be purchased separately from platforms like Amazon or our official website. Term of Use: https://account.wuuklabs.com/policy Privacy policy: https://account.wuuklabs.com/policy

About

Cogeco Wi

Manage your home Wi-Fi network, including changing network names and passwords. Protect your devices with advanced security features and block ads for a better browsing experience. Create user profiles, set alerts, and monitor connected devices remotely.

Highlights
  • Manage Wi-Fi network name and password
  • Guard™ security features
  • Automatic ad blocking
  • Customized user profiles
  • Network activity monitoring
  • Internet connection pausing
  • Internet Freeze Schedules
Features
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Key Features You’ll Love: - Total Visibility: See every device connected to your network in real-time. Ensure only authorized devices are online, and easily manage your network name and password. - Enhanced Profiles: Create custom profiles for family members and device groups. Manage access for their connected devices, pause the Internet for dinner time, or set specific "bedtime" schedules. - Security: Rest easy with 24/7 protection. Cogeco Wi-Fi filters out suspicious content and protects you from potential security threats before they reach your devices. - Ad-Blocking: Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience. Our built-in security can block ad content from known servers, keeping your web surfing smooth and less cluttered. - Guest Access Made Simple: Need to share your password? Create a separate guest network with its own password and a unique QR code to access. - Self-Optimization: Cogeco Wi-Fi works behind the scenes to ensure your network is always communicating on the clearest channels, delivering the fastest possible speeds to every room. Note to Users: - Use of the Cogeco Wi-Fi app requires one or more of the following equipment models: F@ST3896 gateway, Adtran 854v6 router, Adtran 841-t6 extender, Cogeco Wi-Fi Pods. - Signing into the app requires your Cogeco My Account username and password - App intended for use on smartphones only

Screenshots

WUUK4 screens
Cogeco Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WUUK at 42% against Cogeco Wi's 3%. WUUK also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Cogeco Wi's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, ratings volume, 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. WUUK sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cogeco Wi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cogeco Wi holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 58 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of WUUK's written reviews are positive against 3% of Cogeco Wi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WUUK ships an update fortnightly, Cogeco Wi every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WUUK versus Cogeco Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWUUKCogeco Wi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (125 ratings)3.8 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews — better3.0% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better58
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWUUK LABS CORP.Plume Design, Inc.

Customer experience

WUUK

All ratings125 ratings
Positive53.6%
Neutral11.2%
Negative35.2%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative48.7%

Cogeco Wi

All ratings58 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive3.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative95.0%

User reviews

WUUK

From 125 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to install and setup
  • 🔒 Helpful security features
  • 👍 Good camera quality
  • 🚀 Responsive app and live feed
  • 🔋 Long battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications and recordings
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery drains quickly
  • 👎 Poor customer support

Cogeco Wi

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🛡️ Parental controls and safety features available
  • 🔧 Basic WiFi management (SSID and password changes)
  • 📱 Mobile app convenience for quick adjustments

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Persistent login errors and authentication failures
  • 🔐 Forced app requirement instead of web interface access
  • ❌ Missing advanced router features (bridge mode, band steering, DMZ, channel selection)
  • 🚫 Inability to split 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks
  • ⚠️ Frequent unexpected error messages

Bugs and requests

WUUK

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Pairing issues
  • Cameras going offline randomly
  • Inability to view recorded videos
  • Zoom function not working properly after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to adjust notification settings per device
  • Mass video viewing and deletion
  • Integration with smart home platforms

Cogeco Wi

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Login fails with 'error try again in a few seconds' message
  • App stuck on loading screen after sign-in attempt
  • Requires password reset every login attempt
  • Session randomly logs out users
  • Error 404 customer account not found on cloud
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  • App freezes on white screen after clicking login
  • Broken support link redirects to 403 error page
  • Internet pause/unpause feature fails with unexpected error between multiple users
  • App won't update for some users
  • Devices remain frozen after update even when unlocked in app
  • App incompatible with iPad despite working on phone
  • Blocks access to Google services and Paramount Plus on Firestick

Requested features

9 requests
  • Restore full web interface for modem management
  • Add bridge mode configuration option
  • Enable 2.4GHz and 5GHz network splitting
  • Include advanced settings (band steering, DMZ, channel selection)
  • Add scheduled modem restart functionality
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  • Implement local network access without internet blocking
  • Allow device positioning and pod management
  • Support multiple user management without conflicts
  • Remove requirement for pod rental to access basic features

In-app purchases

15 purchases

WUUK

Subscriptions15
  • WUUK Cloud Service (1 device)$3.991 Month
  • WUUK Cloud Service (2 devices)$7.991 Month
  • WUUK Cloud Service (3 devices)$11.991 Month
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  • WUUK Cloud Service (4 devices)$15.991 Month
  • WUUK Cloud Service (5 devices)$19.951 Month
  • WUUK Cloud Service (6 devices)$23.951 Month
  • WUUK Cloud Service (7 devices)$27.951 Month
  • WUUK Cloud Service (8 devices)$31.951 Month
  • WUUK Cloud Service (9 devices)$35.951 Month
  • WUUK Cloud Service (1 device)$36.991 Year
  • WUUK Cloud Service 10 devices$39.901 Month
  • WUUK Cloud Service (2 devices)$73.991 Year
  • Cloud Service (3 devices)$110.991 Year
  • Cloud Service (4 devices)$147.991 Year
  • Cloud Service (8 devices)$299.001 Year
None

Cogeco Wi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WUUK free?
WUUK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cogeco Wi free?
Cogeco Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WUUK or Cogeco Wi?
Cogeco Wi is rated higher. WUUK averages 3.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Cogeco Wi averages 3.8 from 58 ratings.
Do WUUK or Cogeco Wi have ads?
Neither WUUK nor Cogeco Wi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WUUK or Cogeco Wi?
WUUK ships an update fortnightly, and Cogeco Wi every 6 months. Most recently, WUUK was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cogeco Wi on September 23, 2026.

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