CBW Mobile vs ezDevice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CBW Mobile
Remotely access and manage your ControlByWeb™ devices from anywhere. Create custom control panels to monitor and control electrical devices, sensors, and more with instant access and app-locking features.
- Remote access to ControlByWeb devices
- Customizable control panels
- Monitor relays, inputs, and sensors
- App-locking for security
- Quick access to device pages
- Tutorial for setup
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CBW Mobile is a simple, reliable way to remotely access your ControlByWeb™ products from anywhere in the world. This app lets you create customized control panels to manage a single device or seamlessly integrate multiple devices on one page. ControlByWeb products are Ethernet I/O devices with relays and inputs that can be used to remotely control and monitor electrical devices and sensors. When properly installed and combined with the right components*, ControlByWeb products can be used to remotely reboot computers, control gates, lights, motors, pumps, door locks, or just about any electrical device. They can monitor temperature, position, water level, flow, power, doors, motion, and much more. All of our products have built-in web servers, so your phone or computer communicates directly with the device and not with a server somewhere else. There are no drivers to install, no batteries to change, and no monthly subscription. App Features: Instant access to all of your ControlByWeb devices. Custom buttons, labels, etc. for each device and its components (relays, inputs, sensors, etc.). Custom control panels. Shortcuts for accessibility. Quick access to the device's control page, setup page, events, and logs. App-Locking to prevent use from unauthorized users. Settings-Lock to prevent unauthorized changes to the control panels. Tutorial with a simple walk-through to get you started. * Installation of ControlByWeb products requires a basic knowledge of electronics and computer networking. In some cases, a Systems Integrator or licensed Electrician may be required. Many applications require additional components such as sensors or electrical devices.
ezDevice
This app allows users to remotely monitor and manage internet connectivity for supported devices. It automatically reboots network equipment when internet loss is detected, saving time and effort. Users can also manually trigger reboots or schedule them for optimal network functionality.
- Automatic internet connection monitoring
- Remote device reboot
- Scheduled power cycling
- Cloud account for device management
- LAN and WAN device addition
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The ezDevice APP is for device with UIS (Uninterrupted Internet System) or Auto Reset function. Currently supported device: MSNswitch2, ezOutlet5 and ezJack. Internet users at one time or another have experienced the pains of network loss. In most cases, this is resolved by rebooting the router which can be annoying and a pain if it involves a long drive to the site. In comes UIS devices. These devices are designed to monitor and automatically power-cycle it’s outlet when a network failure is detected. This is achieved by connecting the router’s power to the UIS device and have it check the internet connectivity. Majority of network disconnections can be resolved this way - saving both time, costs and headaches. The user can also check on the status and perform a manual reboot of the network device to ensure optimal functionality. UIS devices can also be configured to perform power on, off and reset at scheduled times. Setup is just a few simple steps; i. Install ezDevice APP and sign up for a free cloud account to centralize and manage your UIS devices. ii. Connect power and ethernet to UIS device. iii. Add UIS device to APP over LAN or WAN. iv. Enable UIS (Auto Reset) function – Done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CBW Mobile at 63% against ezDevice's 11%. CBW Mobile also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). ezDevice's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CBW Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of CBW Mobile's written reviews are positive against 11% of ezDevice's.
CBW Mobile ships an update every 4 months, ezDevice every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CBW Mobile | ezDevice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) — better | 2.1 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xytronix | Mega System Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
CBW Mobile
ezDevice
In-app purchases
CBW Mobile
No in-app purchases
ezDevice
No in-app purchases









