Comparison

MyHitron+ vs MySparklight

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

Head to head
About

MyHitron+

Manage and optimize your home Wi-Fi network from anywhere. Set up parental controls, diagnose connection issues, and easily share network details with guests. Compatible with supported Hitron gateways and routers.

Highlights
  • Remote network management
  • Parental controls
  • Network diagnostics
  • Speed testing
  • Guest Wi-Fi sharing
  • Device management
Features
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Uplift your Wi-Fi experience with the MyHitron+ app. Self Install Hitron products, set up parental controls, diagnose, and optimize your networks from anywhere around the world. *** The app may not work with your device if your Internet service provider hasn’t enabled app support. This app works in conjunction with supported Hitron gateways, mesh routers, and extenders (i.e. CGNM, CGNVM, CODA-xxxx and ARIA models). *** Manage multiple locations: Have a home, cottage, and office? No matter where you are, you can manage all from the same account. Overview Page: A peek at your network's major details including: Connected devices, topology, speed test, and an easy way to share WiFi network information via text message or QR code with guests. Speed test: Validate your connection speed to the Internet or your WiFi speed in your home. This makes internet speed issues easy to diagnose. (*May be supported by your ISP) Parental controls: Set up user profiles and assign devices to users to manage their Internet experience from a centralized location. Pause Internet access for certain periods of time or schedule multiple pauses during specific hours. My Devices: Manage all devices connected to your network, from phones and tablets to smart TVs and thermostats. My Wi-Fi: Manage your Wi-Fi network settings. Don’t remember your Wi-Fi password? Easily change it or share it with your guests via text message or QR code. Notifications: Is your Wi-Fi password perhaps a bit too simple or your encryption not strong enough? Are some devices in your home suffering from slow speeds? MyHitron+ notifies you of potential performance and security issues and will guide you through the step-by-step resolution process.

About

MySparklight

Manage your internet services easily. Update your profile, view plan details, and pay bills. Optimize network performance with tools like speed tests and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Service management
  • Profile updates
  • Bill payment
  • Network performance optimization
  • Speed tests
  • Troubleshooting tools
  • Customer support access
Features
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The MySparklight app puts your account at your fingertips. Easily manage your services, view account information, make payments, manage billing preferences, and stay informed with important updates—all from your mobile device. With MySparklight, you can: • View account and service details • Make payments quickly and securely • Manage Auto Pay and Paperless Billing • Access billing and payment information • Receive important account notifications • Contact customer support Download MySparklight today for a simple, convenient way to manage your account on the go.

Screenshots

MyHitron+4 screens
MySparklight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyHitron+ at 3.0 against MySparklight's 2.0. MySparklight's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (208 vs 19). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyHitron+ holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySparklight has 208 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of MyHitron+'s written reviews are positive against 6% of MySparklight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyHitron+ ships an update every 2 months, MySparklight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyHitron+ versus MySparklight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyHitron+MySparklight
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (19 ratings) — better2.0 (208 ratings)
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews — better6.5% of reviews
Number of ratings19208 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHitron Technologies Americas Inc.CableOne

Customer experience

MyHitron+

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.0%

MySparklight

All ratings208 ratings
Positive21.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative74.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive6.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative89.6%

Bugs and requests

MyHitron+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MySparklight

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Login button unresponsive or frozen
  • Username provided but rejected during login
  • Terms and conditions acceptance button non-functional
  • Payment method screen only appears when disconnected from WiFi
  • Add payment button changes color but does nothing
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  • App out of sync after address change
  • Constant pixelation and rendering issues
  • App requires disconnect from WiFi to function properly
  • Autopay deactivate button impossible to use
  • Face ID sign-out loop
  • Autofill password compatibility issues
  • App crashes when opening
  • Support links unclickable
  • Chat function unresponsive
  • Endless loading cycles during updates
  • App freezes during form input
  • Login credentials rejected in app but work on website
  • Account disconnection notification after address change
  • Service option missing from app interface

Requested features

13 requests
  • WiFi device management - see connected devices
  • Data usage monitoring and tracking
  • Service status and diagnostic information
  • Remote modem/router reset capability
  • Ability to view service plan details
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  • Speed test functionality
  • Upgrade/downgrade options in app
  • Live chat support that actually works
  • Outage notifications that function properly
  • WiFi password management
  • Upstream/downstream speed visibility
  • Service availability checker
  • Better autopay management controls

In-app purchases

None

MyHitron+

No in-app purchases

None

MySparklight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyHitron+ free?
MyHitron+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySparklight free?
MySparklight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyHitron+ or MySparklight?
MyHitron+ is rated higher. MyHitron+ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while MySparklight averages 2.0 from 208 ratings.
Do MyHitron+ or MySparklight have ads?
Neither MyHitron+ nor MySparklight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyHitron+ or MySparklight?
MyHitron+ ships an update every 2 months, and MySparklight fortnightly. Most recently, MyHitron+ was updated on August 29, 2026 and MySparklight on September 19, 2026.

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