Foredge vs HiCloudiot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foredge
This utility app allows for the remote control and management of network devices like switches and wireless access points. It also provides access to the latest product inquiries and updates from the developer.
- Remote device control
- Network device management
- Switch management
- Wireless AP management
- Product inquiry access
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Foredge is a network device management tool developed by Fengrunda Company, which can easily achieve remote control and management of devices such as switches and wireless APs. You can also obtain the latest product inquiries through this app.
HiCloudiot
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HiCloudiot APP is a cloud management APP for managing intelligent network equipment products, which can be managed remotely anytime, anywhere, or through the local LAN. Main functions: 1. Supports both cloud management and local management modes 2. Remotely modify and configure functions such as network, network port, POE, and LED for devices connected to the APP 3. Support LAN scanning/device discovery under LAN management, and modify the supported functions 4. Support remote access to the WEB management page of the device (requires the device to support this function)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Foredge at every 3 weeks against HiCloudiot's every 6 weeks. Foredge also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Foredge ships an update every 3 weeks, HiCloudiot every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foredge | HiCloudiot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Fengrunda Technology Co.,Ltd. | Shenzhen Hisource Technology Development Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Foredge
No in-app purchases
HiCloudiot
No in-app purchases
