Comparison

Fizz Wi vs Frowser

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

Head to head
About

Fizz Wi

Manage your home internet service and Wi-Fi network from your smart device. View connected devices, troubleshoot issues, and control internet access for children. Perform speed tests and chat with tech support.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi network management
  • View connected devices
  • Control internet access for kids
  • Pause or block device internet
  • Reset or share Wi-Fi password
  • Create guest network
  • Perform speed tests
  • Troubleshoot Wi-Fi signal and security
Features
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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.

About

Frowser

Features
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Frowser is a fast, privacy-first web browser that puts you back in control. Block annoying ads, stop trackers from following you, and browse the web without leaving a trail. WHY FROWSER • Built-in ad blocker, remove intrusive ads so pages load faster and look cleaner. • Tracker blocking, stop companies from quietly following you across the web. • Cookie blocking, prevent sites from storing unwanted cookies that track your activity. • Fingerprint protection, make it harder for sites to build a unique profile of your device. • Private / Incognito tabs, open a private tab and nothing you do in it is saved to your history. • Privacy dashboard, see exactly how many ads and trackers Frowser has blocked for you. • Bookmarks & history, keep the sites you love one tap away, and revisit your browsing history whenever you want. • Light, dark, and system theme, browse comfortably day or night. • Background playing, keep listening to videos or audio even when your screen is locked. • Tab management, open, switch, and close tabs with ease. Frowser keeps it simple: a clean browsing experience with powerful privacy protections built in. No complicated setup, no subscriptions, just open the app and start browsing privately. Your privacy is the point. Download Frowser and take your web back. Note about ads: Frowser is supported by non-intrusive advertising that helps keep the app free. Ad blocking applies to the web pages you visit, not to Frowser's own support of the app.

Screenshots

Fizz Wi4 screens
Frowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fizz Wi at none against Frowser's shown. Fizz Wi also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fizz Wi versus Frowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFizz WiFrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMobile & Internet Fizz incHamza El Zefri

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
Show 22 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Improve text color contrast
  • Add dark mode for easier reading

Frowser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fizz Wi

No in-app purchases

None

Frowser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fizz Wi free?
Fizz Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frowser free?
Frowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fizz Wi or Frowser have ads?
Frowser shows ads; Fizz Wi does not.

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