Linear Access Control App vs Centric Fiber
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linear Access Control App
This app allows your iPhone to function as an electronic access credential for systems with compatible readers. Download, manage, and use your mobile access credentials securely, eliminating the need for physical cards. It leverages your smartphone's built-in security features for enhanced protection.
- iPhone as electronic access credential
- No sensitive personal information disclosure
- Eliminates physical access credentials
- Leverages smartphone security
- Stores multiple access credentials
- Color-coded credential labels
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The Linear Access Control App is designed to operate on an Apple iPhone, and in conjunction with electronic access control systems making use of Linear mobile-ready readers, allows the iPhone to be the access credential. This app allows a system user to download, manage and use their Linear mobile access credentials in an intuitive and practical manner. With the Linear Access Control App enabled and valid Linear Mobile Access Credentials loaded, an iPhone user may now enter into any authorized access system. FEATURES: - Use the iPhone as an electronic access control credential - No requirement for disclosure of sensitive personal information - Eliminate the need to carry physical access credentials - Protect credentials behind strong smartphone security protocols - Leverages biometric and multi-factor authentication built-in to the smartphone - Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) removes the hassle of pairing - Add new credentials with the touch of a button - Store multiple access credentials in one convenient app - Apply color-coded labels identifying between multiple credentials
Centric Fiber
Take full control of your home internet with this app. Customize your WiFi, manage connected devices, and enhance your network security with features like parental controls.
- Customize WiFi name and password
- Assign user profiles
- View and control connected devices
- Assess WiFi signal strength
- Network protection features
- Parental controls
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Centric Fiber customers with a Centric Fiber Gateway get a powerful, more customizable internet connection. This easy-to-use mobile app lets you enjoy ultimate internet control by creating your own WiFi name and password, assign user profiles, view and control connected devices, and assess the strength of WiFi to ensure the best experience. Plus, access your enhanced features such as network protection and parental controls to help keep your family safe and secure while online. Getting started is simple. Just scan the QR code located on your Centric Fiber Gateway.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Centric Fiber at 3.7 against Linear Access Control App's 2.7. Centric Fiber also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Centric Fiber holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Centric Fiber has 218 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Linear Access Control App's written reviews are positive against 20% of Centric Fiber's.
Linear Access Control App ships an update every 30 months, Centric Fiber every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linear Access Control App | Centric Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) | 3.7 (218 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 218 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nice North America LLC | Centric Fiber LLC |
Customer experience
Linear Access Control App
Centric Fiber
Bugs and requests
Linear Access Control App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Centric Fiber
Reported bugs
46 issues- App never works
- Constant errors
- App rarely loads
- Constantly crashes
- App has delay
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- Limited functionality
- No useful account access
- Website throws errors
- Features are minimal
- Service operates by phone
- Network Devices People Services menus not working
- App is spotty
- Blank page
- Web login different
- Cannot see anything
- Cannot move anything
- App is trash
- No functions available
- Garbage app
- Login errors
- Cannot access
- Network always out
- Constant service outages
- Terrible app
- Options don't open
- Notifications not found
- App needs massive update
- Cannot log in
- Email/password mismatch
- Cannot make updates
- Web version only shows payment
- Needs new update
- Awful app
- Awful service
- Weekly maintenance
- Disappointing speeds
- App never connects
- Internet advertised as 1gig, getting 25-40mbps
- Service team never calls back
- Broken app
- App always saying update
- Connection dropped
- Internet out for days
- Worst service possible
- Horrible internet
- Bill past due not mentioned
Requested features
2 requests- See who is connected to network
- Control how long devices can be on network
In-app purchases
Linear Access Control App
No in-app purchases
Centric Fiber
No in-app purchases
