# ALLOIQ vs U

The clearest difference is rating: ALLOIQ at 4.3 against U's 3.5. ALLOIQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (484 vs 4). U's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ALLOIQ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ALLOIQ has 484 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of ALLOIQ's written reviews are positive against 0% of U's.

ALLOIQ ships an update every 3 months, U every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALLOIQ | U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alloiq/id1519181216/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-stop/id6479258472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **484** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **20.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 138 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Allo Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347305738) | [Whitehead Oil Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689910444) |

## What reviewers say

### ALLOIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alloiq/id1519181216)

Create a secure guest Wi-Fi network with customizable parental controls and policy management. Easily associate devices with household members for better network organization.

**Highlights:** Guest Wi-Fi network setup, Parental controls, Basic policy management, Device association to household members, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and use
- 🚀 Fast internet speeds (1000+ Mbps)
- 🔒 Network security monitoring and alerts
- 💰 Good value compared to competitors
- 🎯 Parental controls functionality (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and freezes
- ❌ Device list incomplete or missing devices
- ⚠️ Parental controls unreliable and non-functional
- 🔄 App requires constant reloading to work
- 📊 Inconsistent device status display

**Reported bugs**

- App shows 'There was a delay, please try again' error on all actions
- Device list fails to display or only shows partial list
- Cannot add people/users to parental controls
- Parental control schedules don't execute despite showing as paused
- App spinning/loading indefinitely

**Requested features**

- Device reboot option in app
- Bill payment functionality
- Consistent device list display with scroll capability
- Reliable scheduling for internet shutoff
- Guest Wi-Fi network setup option


### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-stop/id6479258472)

Access exclusive coupons for gas, snacks, and more at U-Stop locations. Redeem offers easily by showing your phone at checkout. Get notified of nearby deals and set reminders so you never miss a saving.

**Highlights:** Save money on gas and snacks, Exclusive coupons, Easy in-app redemption, Nearby store locator, Coupon reminders, Limited-time offers

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALLOIQ free?

ALLOIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ALLOIQ or U?

ALLOIQ is rated higher. ALLOIQ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while U averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do ALLOIQ or U have ads?

U shows ads; ALLOIQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, ALLOIQ or U?

ALLOIQ ships an update every 3 months, and U every 9 months. Most recently, ALLOIQ was updated on October 14, 2026 and U on October 2, 2026.

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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.*