Comparison

Cudy vs Identifast

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

Head to head
About

Cudy

Easily set up and manage your Cudy Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems, and range extenders from your mobile device. The app offers an intuitive interface for network status checks, personalized settings, and powerful device management features like internet pausing and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Quick router setup
  • Network status dashboard
  • Device management (pause internet, VPN)
  • WiFi and IPTV settings
  • Firmware updates
  • Parental controls
Features
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Cudy App provides the easiest way to access and manage Cudy Wi-Fi Router, Mesh Wi-Fi Router, or Range Extender through your mobile devices. From setup to device management, Cudy provides a simple and intuitive user interface to check the status of your networking devices and configure more personal settings for your network. Cudy App makes it easy for you to install your router and get quick access to your network information. Features include: 1, Easy and intuitive interface to quick setup the router in minutes. 2, Simple management dashboard to view the status of your network, notifications, and all the feature your router. 3, Powerful device management with options to pause internet or VPN access and set rate limits. 4, WiFi settings, IPTV settings, update firmware and much more. 5, Parental Controls allow you to set healthy internet schedules and content access for your family.

About

Identifast

Streamline access management for events, neighborhoods, gyms, and workplaces. Effortlessly oversee multiple entry points and delegate invitations while organizers monitor events in real-time.

Highlights
  • Event access management
  • Recurring access control
  • Multi-gate management
  • Real-time event monitoring
  • Guest tracking and notifications
  • Access invitation delegation
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Elevate your access control experience with Identifast. Our innovative app is designed to streamline access management for a wide range of scenarios. Whether you're hosting a one-time event or need to manage recurring access, Identifast adapts to your unique requirements. With Identifast, you can effortlessly oversee diverse events, from exclusive parties and essential meetings to daily access for private neighborhoods, gym memberships, or workplace entry. Our app doesn't just stop at versatility; it excels in handling complex access scenarios. Imagine managing multiple gates or checkpoints, such as primary gate entries and specific floor access in buildings. Identifast makes it simple. Even for events with different sections and varying access levels according to the invitation, our system ensures precise and efficient control. Our user-friendly platform provides comprehensive access information for attendees, including event time, location, maps, and more. Users can confirm their attendance and answer required questions directly within the app, enhancing their experience. For organizers, Identifast offers a real-time dashboard with live event monitoring and guest tracking. Receive notifications and maintain a detailed log registry to ensure security, manage event capacity, and oversee event flow effectively. What sets Identifast apart is its ability to empower residents, members, or users to delegate access invitations. Invite friends, family, or workers with ease, simplifying the access management process while maintaining security. Experience the future of access control with Identifast. Join us today and revolutionize the way you manage access – it's fast, secure, and dynamic.

Screenshots

Cudy4 screens
Identifast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Identifast at 100% against Cudy's 45%. Identifast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Cudy's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Identifast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cudy has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Cudy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Identifast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cudy ships an update every 2 months, Identifast every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cudy versus Identifast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCudyIdentifast
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Cudy Technology Co.,Ltd.Eppical

Customer experience

Cudy

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral13.7%
Negative41.2%

Identifast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cudy

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Cannot access routers remotely
  • WiFi completely stopped working
  • No response from company for cancellation/refund
  • Cannot change Wake on LAN settings remotely
  • Cannot access routers via app
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  • Intermittent access
  • No SMS access for P4
  • Gaming latency issues
  • App cannot discover router
  • Internet speed meter is buggy
  • M1800 unit disconnects frequently
  • M3000 unit not turning on
  • Parental control/child protection ineffective
  • App does not work for M1800 (iOS)
  • Router not connecting to each other
  • App doesn't recognize own make wifi
  • RE1200 wifi extender issues (no 5GHz)
  • WiFi range reduced after update

Requested features

26 requests
  • Wake on LAN via mobile app
  • Assign IP address in DHCP server
  • Access Wake on LAN feature in app
  • Mac Binding/Reservations via app
  • SMS access for P4
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  • Manual IP address entry for connection
  • Custom DNS option
  • Gaming mode option
  • More firewall options (port management, protocol filters)
  • Real-time bandwidth check per client
  • Dark mode version
  • eSIM & eSIM transfer support
  • Set 2.4G or 5.0G preferences by device
  • Data usage by devices
  • QOS limit below 1 mbps
  • Device-specific bandwidth and limits
  • Control over all clients (mesh repeaters)
  • VPN settings and quick toggle
  • Signal strength display for all clients
  • Parental control and website blocking
  • Set age group for content filtering
  • Support chat, community, and email in app
  • Check for update option
  • More relevant information on dashboard
  • Tips and Help for users
  • QoS options

Identifast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cudy

No in-app purchases

None

Identifast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cudy free?
Cudy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Identifast free?
Identifast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cudy or Identifast?
Identifast is rated higher. Cudy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Identifast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cudy or Identifast have ads?
Neither Cudy nor Identifast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cudy or Identifast?
Cudy ships an update every 2 months, and Identifast every 3 months. Most recently, Cudy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Identifast on October 5, 2026.

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