Comparison

WebAccess i vs Cisco Business

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

Head to head
About

WebAccess i

Access your Buffalo NAS device remotely to stream, download, and upload files. Share content with others and configure your NAS settings securely from your iOS device. Supports various LinkStation, TeraStation, and AirStation models.

Highlights
  • Remote file streaming
  • File download to mobile
  • File upload to NAS
  • Secure file sharing
  • SSL encrypted communication
  • NAS configuration from mobile
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WebAccess gives you easy access to your Buffalo NAS device from anywhere. Access terabytes of storage directly from your iOS device! Features: • File streaming: play terabytes of image, video, and audio files from anywhere, anytime. • File download: save files onto your mobile device from your Buffalo NAS device. Before a long flight, download video and audio files and enjoy them in the air. • File upload: upload files, such as image, video, and audio files, to your Buffalo NAS device so you don’t have to worry about using up storage on your mobile device. • File sharing: easily share files from your Buffalo NAS device with your friends and family. • SSL support: encrypted communication ensures confidentiality and message integrity. • WebAccess configuration: set up WebAccess directly from your mobile device, without needing a computer. • Settings access: open Settings, the interface from you can configure the NAS device. Supported models: ○ LinkStation • LS200 series • LS500 series • LS700 series ○ TeraStation • TS3010 series • TS3020 series (including TeraStation Essentials 2019 models) • TS3030 series (including TeraStation Essentials 2025 models) • TS5010 series • TS5020 series • TS6000 series • TS7010 series ○ AirStation • WXR-6000AX12 • WTR-M2133HS • WXR-5950AX12 Notes: • Some NAS icons are not available in the app, but you can still access files and data from the NAS. • Thumbnails and backups are not available if you register any AirStation devices.

About

Cisco Business

Manage and control your Cisco Business wireless access points, mesh extenders, and ethernet switches directly from your mobile device. This intuitive app simplifies network setup, device management, and access control, providing real-time network insights and support.

Highlights
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Easy wireless network extension
  • Network configuration management
  • Real-time network usage monitoring
  • Access Cisco support
Features
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The Cisco Business Mobile app lets you set up and control your Cisco Business wireless access points, mesh extenders and ethernet switches right from your mobile device. Intuitive and easy to use, the Cisco Business Mobile app puts you in complete control of your network - easily set up your new devices, manage your devices, and determine who can access your network. Here are the highlights for the Cisco Business Mobile app: • Automatically discover your Cisco Business wireless access points and ethernet switches and have them up and running in minutes. • Extend your wireless network easily by scanning a QR code on Cisco Business mesh extenders • Display and change your network configuration. • Get peace of mind from a real-time snapshot of network usage, traffic patterns, and alerts. • Easily access Cisco support. Running a business is full of challenges. At Cisco, we are dedicated to making sure your network isn’t one of them—with simplified solutions, comprehensive support, and comprehensive warranties. With Cisco Business, you get a network of possibilities.

Screenshots

WebAccess i4 screens
Cisco Business4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebAccess i at 4.5 against Cisco Business's 4.1. Cisco Business's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 17%). On price, ratings volume, 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

WebAccess i holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 84 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of WebAccess i's written reviews are positive against 33% of Cisco Business's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, Cisco Business monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WebAccess i versus Cisco Business: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebAccess iCisco Business
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (86 ratings) — better4.1 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews16.6% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings86 — better84
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUFFALO INC.Cisco

Customer experience

WebAccess i

All ratings74 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive16.6%
Neutral18.9%
Negative64.5%

Cisco Business

All ratings83 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative62.5%

Bugs and requests

WebAccess i

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Auto-upload feature not working
  • Inability to browse folders with large number of files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for additional video/audio formats
  • Ability to upload multiple files
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Playlist management for music playback
  • Improved remote access and file management

Cisco Business

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WebAccess i

No in-app purchases

None

Cisco Business

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebAccess i free?
WebAccess i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cisco Business free?
Cisco Business is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebAccess i or Cisco Business?
WebAccess i is rated higher. WebAccess i averages 4.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Cisco Business averages 4.1 from 84 ratings.
Do WebAccess i or Cisco Business have ads?
Neither WebAccess i nor Cisco Business shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebAccess i or Cisco Business?
WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, and Cisco Business monthly. Most recently, WebAccess i was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cisco Business on November 3, 2026.

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