Comparison

Island Router vs Strainrite IPEC Remote

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

Head to head
About

Island Router

Enhance your home network's performance and security with advanced router features. Manage internet access for individual users and devices, block malicious sites, and gain detailed insights into network traffic. Offers a comprehensive overview of all connected devices.

Highlights
  • Boosts Wi-Fi performance
  • Blocks phishing and malware
  • Customizable internet time limits
  • Device-specific access control
  • Detailed network traffic graphs
  • Device inventory cataloging
  • Supports up to 5,000 devices
Features
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Welcome to Your Island Performance. Security. Oversight. The Fastest Resimercial Router. Period.  Island is a wired router that offers the most powerful performance boost you can add to a Wi-Fi environment. Using 1GB Ethernet and the smallest packet size available, Island yields a packet rate of >2M packets/second. That’s like going from a sailboat to a speedboat. Instant Peace of Mind As soon as you plug it in, Island automatically blocks phishing, malware, botnet, and ransomware sites that could compromise a device on your network. From this base-level of protection, you can customize your Island experience: • Set specific surfing times, pause Internet usage by user, group, or device. • Allow/block access from over a dozen high-level categories or apps and drill down to over 90 specific categories. A Bird’s Eye View When you log into Island’s intuitive app, you immediately see the state of your sanctuary. • View all existing, new, and unidentified devices and the network status of each. • Check out graphs that show data traffic on each device—from the last few hours or the last few years. • Click on a device and see model number, version, operating system, and much more. Each device and its identifying info are captured and stored by Island. Finally, your entire device inventory catalogued in one place. Feature Overview. • Island is compatible with all wi-fi mesh networks, and with all wi-fi routers that support bridge or AP modes. • Everything Island does is per device • Handles gigabit Internet; designed to accommodate future-generation speeds • Supports up to 5,000 connected devices • Collects and stores device activity for 1-3 years • Aesthetic design with internal power supply. Occupies small footprint on shelf or is easy to wall mount • Includes ECC memory to prevent silent data corruption, a serious problem that cannot otherwise be detected or corrected • Dual-channel memory makes memory access even faster • Uses an award-winning URL database and fast local cache resulting in high performance filtering process • Both IPv4 and IPv6 enabled by default; no extra configuration for IPv6 • Supports up to 3 separate LANs; can isolate a guest Wi-Fi network for example • Supports multiple VLANs easily with automatic, internal mapping • Island’s built-in DNS relies on root source connections, preventing man-in-the-middle attacks • Enables easy site-to-site VPN connection Island hardware sold separately. Need help? Go to www.islandrouter.com

About

Strainrite IPEC Remote

Features
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The IPEC Remote is a companion app to be used in conjunction with compatible IP Energizers, Fence Monitors and GPIO devices, so they can be monitored and controlled from anywhere in the world. • Remotely control your electric fence(s) from anywhere in the world • Remotely monitor fence voltage and current, battery voltage and status • Get notified of events on the fence, e.g. if the voltage drops or current rises, or farm automation inputs change • The app can also be used to configure IP Devices for internet connection

Screenshots

Island Router4 screens
Strainrite IPEC Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Strainrite IPEC Remote at 12.0 against Island Router's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Island Router ships an update every 2 months, Strainrite IPEC Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Island Router versus Strainrite IPEC Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIsland RouterStrainrite IPEC Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerftech, Inc.Pakton Group Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Island Router

No in-app purchases

None

Strainrite IPEC Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Island Router free?
Island Router is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strainrite IPEC Remote free?
Strainrite IPEC Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Island Router or Strainrite IPEC Remote have ads?
Neither Island Router nor Strainrite IPEC Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Island Router or Strainrite IPEC Remote?
Island Router ships an update every 2 months, and Strainrite IPEC Remote every 4 months. Most recently, Island Router was updated on November 3, 2026 and Strainrite IPEC Remote on October 27, 2026.

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