Fizz Wi vs Krown Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fizz Wi
Manage your home Wi-Fi network remotely. View connected devices, control internet access for specific devices, and troubleshoot your network. This app is for Fizz Home Internet members only.
- Remote Wi-Fi network management
- View connected devices
- Control internet access for devices
- Schedule Wi-Fi off times
- Reset and share Wi-Fi password
- Create guest networks
- Perform speed tests
- Troubleshoot Wi-Fi signal and security
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App to manage your Fizz Home Internet service and have your Wi-Fi network at your fingertips, whether you’re at home or not. View important details such as connected devices and troubleshooting alerts. Diagnose and optimize your home Wi-Fi network easily directly from your smart device. IMPORTANT • For Fizz Home Internet members only, when connected to their Fizz Wi-Fi network • Requires a Hitron CODA modem model • App available in English and French (for smart device use only) With the Fizz Wi-Fi app, you can: • Manage your Fizz Wi-Fi network from anywhere. • See all the devices connected to your Fizz Wi-Fi network. • Control online access for kids with automatic Wi-Fi off bedtime schedules. • Pause or block Internet access for devices you choose. • Easily reset or share your Wi-Fi password. • Create a separate, secure network for your guests. • Perform speed tests to validate the speed of your broadband connection, as well as the one to your device to determine for example the cause of a slowdown. • Troubleshoot to maximize your Wi-Fi signal and security; • Chat with tech support if you are stuck. Getting Started: - Download and install the Fizz Wi-Fi app on your smartphone. - Connect your smartphone to your Fizz Wi-Fi network. - Launch the app and sign in using the same credentials as your Fizz account.
Krown Barcode Scanner
Scan vehicle identification numbers (VINs) directly or enter them manually. This utility helps users quickly access vehicle information.
- Scan VINs
- Manual VIN entry
- Vehicle information access
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The software now allows you to scan and enter vins manually.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Krown Barcode Scanner at 100% against Fizz Wi's 24%. Fizz Wi's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fizz Wi | Krown Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobile & Internet Fizz inc | Canadian Krown Dealers Inc |
Customer experience
Fizz Wi
Krown Barcode Scanner
Bugs and requests
Fizz Wi
Reported bugs
27 issues- Device name changes not saving
- App crashes on start
- App incompatible with equipment
- Speed test not working
- App is unresponsive
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- App says offline
- App doesn't detect router
- App doesn't see network
- App incompatible with modem
- App doesn't connect to router
- App is frozen
- Old app no longer works
- New app not supported by modem
- App says wrong password
- App request times out
- App crashes
- Can't share Wi-Fi bands
- Constant reconnection needed
- Router needs restarting
- Can't limit hours
- Daughter can remove pause
- Configuration issue
- Frequent login requests
- App doesn't work
- App is not user-friendly
- App request times out
- App crashes
Requested features
7 requests- Add dark mode
- Improve customer support
- Fix speed test functionality
- Add option to limit hours per day
- Allow scheduling different hours for different days
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- Improve text color contrast
- Add dark mode for easier reading
Krown Barcode Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fizz Wi
No in-app purchases
Krown Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fizz Wi free?
Is Krown Barcode Scanner free?
Do Fizz Wi or Krown Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fizz Wi or Krown Barcode Scanner?
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