Comparison

XGas vs Rio Router

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

Head to head
About

XGas

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It is an app that allows you to view gas information, temperature, humidity, and air pressure by connecting to the XMG100 gas device through Bluetooth. You can view the data by graphing the stored data on the calendar screen. You can change the alarm ON/OFF, sound, and vibration on the settings screen.

About

Rio Router

Manage your home network and connected devices with a user-friendly interface. Create custom secure rooms to isolate devices and assign VPN communication for enhanced privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Seamless device connection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Custom SecureRooms for device isolation
  • Assign VPN to devices and rooms
  • Enhanced privacy and security
  • Redefines conventional router functionality
Features
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Rio Router puts your whole home network in one simple app. See what is connected, keep it safe, and set it up the way your home actually works. Version 2.0 is a ground-up redesign: cleaner, faster, and easier to use. Your network at a glance See your connection status, connected devices, and network health the moment you open the app. Simple device management See every device that joins your network, approve the ones you trust, and block anything you do not recognize, all in a tap. Organize by room Group devices into rooms so a problem with one device cannot reach the others. Each room gets its own controls: VPN, content filtering for kids, and schedules. Built-in VPN Turn on a private, encrypted connection for a room with a single switch. Name your Wi-Fi networks Give your family, guest, and work networks names that feel like yours. Parental controls and guest access Set schedules and filtering for kids, and share Wi-Fi with guests using a simple code instead of a password. Rio is designed to make a secure home network something anyone can manage, not just experts. Note: Rio Router works with Rio router hardware on your home network.

Screenshots

XGas4 screens
Rio Router4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rio Router at every 4 days against XGas's every 3 weeks. XGas's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XGas ships an update every 3 weeks, Rio Router every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
XGas versus Rio Router: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXGasRio Router
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChois TechnologyRio Router, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

XGas

No in-app purchases

None

Rio Router

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XGas free?
XGas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rio Router free?
Rio Router is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XGas or Rio Router have ads?
Neither XGas nor Rio Router shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XGas or Rio Router?
XGas ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rio Router every 4 days. Most recently, XGas was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rio Router on November 3, 2026.

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