MediacomConnect vs SURFboard Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MediacomConnect
Manage your internet, TV, and phone services with ease. View bills, check for outages, troubleshoot issues, and manage appointments all from your mobile device. Access account updates and communicate with customer support directly.
- View billing statements
- Pay bills and manage payment methods
- Check for service outages
- Troubleshoot modem and cable box issues
- View internet data usage
- Manage service appointments
- Chat with customer support
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The MediacomConnect MobileCare app is the next generation in customer service, giving you the freedom to access your account whenever and wherever without ever having to make a phone call. With just one click, you can view your bill, check for outages, troubleshoot, and so much more! Check out all of the MediacomConnect MobileCare features below: Account & Billing • View your current billing statement • Pay your bill • Store payment method on file • Modify payment method on file • Find a payment center Internet Data Usage • View current Internet service level • View Internet Data Usage allowance • Review Internet Data Usage history Outage Check • Check for service interruptions in your area for TV, Internet & Phone Appointment Manager • View upcoming service appointment Technical Support • Automatically refresh your modem or cable box to solve Internet or TV issues • How-To's and FAQs for your TV, Internet, and Phone service Notifications • Upcoming service appointments • Account updates • Billing updates • Bill due dates Communications • Chat with a customer service agent • Enroll in Text Messaging • Submit Customer feedback • One-touch Connect-to-Agent dialing Note: You must have an active Mediacom account to register for and use the MediacomConnect MobileCare app.
SURFboard Central
Simplify the setup and management of your home network devices. This app provides step-by-step installation guides, Wi-Fi configuration, and network monitoring for various modems, routers, and mesh systems.
- Step-by-step device installation guides
- Wi-Fi network configuration and management
- Guest network setup
- Client device monitoring
- Parental controls and screen time management
- Network health monitoring
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Thank you for purchasing a SURFboard product! Simply download this application, select the device model, and follow the on-screen instructions to setup your device. This single (Central) mobile application will support all our current SURFboard devices. Cable Modems: - Models: S33, S34, SB6141, SB6121, SB6183, SB6190, SB8200, SBV3202, SBV2402, T25. - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. Cable Modems with Wi-Fi: - Models: G18, G20, G34, G36, G54, SBG10, SBG6950, SBG7400, SBG7580, SBG7600, SBG8300 - Step-by-step install guide includes help for device activation by your Cable Internet Service Provider. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Use the device Web Application OR the mobile app for device configuration and management. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions. mAX Wi-Fi Mesh Routers: - Models: W11, W121, W122, W21, W30, W31, W61, WC4S, WC4T - Step-by-step install guide includes help for optimal mesh node placement in your home for performance and coverage. - Easy to use Wi-Fi management and enhanced mAX features*. Wi-Fi Gaming and Extenders: - Models: W6B, W6U - Step-by-step install guide. - Access to device information, help, and technical support. - Quick launch the device Web Application for device configuration and management. --- Easy to use Wi-Fi management functions --- - Manage your Wi-Fi network when you are at home or away. - Setup a private and secure home Wi-Fi network. - Setup a separate Guest network for visitors. - View client devices connected to your network. - Add friendly names for each client device. - Check your mobile device real-time Wi-Fi speed. - Create profiles for your kids to manage their screen time, allowing schedule or manual Internet pause. --- Enhanced mAX features --- - Get notified when selected device leave or join your home network. - Enhance your parental controls with "screen" time rewards. - Network Health monitoring with recommendations for optimization. For additional help, please visit the SURFboard User Community at https://community.surfboard.com/ For device technical details and support, please visit SURFboard Support at https://www.surfboard.com/support/resources/ * Not all enhanced mAX features are available on W61, WC4S, and WC4T
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MediacomConnect at 3.3 against SURFboard Central's 1.6. MediacomConnect also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 1.5K). SURFboard Central's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
MediacomConnect holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MediacomConnect has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of MediacomConnect's written reviews are positive against 10% of SURFboard Central's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MediacomConnect | SURFboard Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7.8K ratings) — better | 1.6 (1.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews — better | 10.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K — better | 1.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mediacom Communications Corporation | ARRIS Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
MediacomConnect
SURFboard Central
User reviews
MediacomConnect
From 7.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💳 Easy to pay bills
- 📊 Helpful for checking usage
- 🔍 Useful for troubleshooting
- 🔒 Secure login options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔑 Issues with login/password management
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive at times
- 💰 Overpriced and poor value
SURFboard Central
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast setup
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring home network
- 🔒 Secure connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 💤 Slow and unresponsive
- 🤔 Confusing setup process
- 🔒 Poor security and privacy
Bugs and requests
MediacomConnect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and invalid credentials
- Inability to update payment info
- Inconsistent data and billing information
- Troubleshooting features not working
Requested features
4 requests- Improve autopay and payment options
- Add more self-service troubleshooting tools
- Provide better account management features
- Enhance notifications and alerts
SURFboard Central
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Fails to connect to network
- Incorrect device information displayed
- Parental controls don't work as expected
- Unable to change network name or password
Requested features
4 requests- Add more advanced configuration options
- Improve parental controls and internet scheduling
- Provide a web-based interface instead of just a mobile app
- Allow users to bypass the app and access router settings directly
In-app purchases
MediacomConnect
No in-app purchases
SURFboard Central
No in-app purchases
Questions
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