Comparison

Verizon Home vs Ewing Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Verizon Home

Manage and optimize your home internet with this app. View connected devices, control network settings, troubleshoot issues, and set up parental controls for a seamless and secure internet experience.

Highlights
  • Network management
  • Connected device details
  • Wi-Fi sharing
  • Speed tests
  • Router management
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • Parental controls
Features
Currently charting
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Manage and Optimize Your Fios, 5G Home, or LTE Home Network with Ease Verizon Home is your all-in-one solution for managing and optimizing your home network. With a suite of powerful features and functionalities, you can take full control of your Verizon equipment and connected devices, ensuring a seamless and secure internet experience for your entire household. The app is only available to active subscribers of Verizon's Fios Home Internet, 5G Home Internet, or LTE Home Internet Service. Key Features: Network Management: - View Equipment Details: Access information about your Verizon routers and extenders. - Connected Devices: See details of all devices connected to your network. - Network Control: Enable or disable individual networks (primary, guest, IoT). - SSID & Password: View and change your network name (SSID), password, and encryption type. - Advanced Settings: Enable/disable SON, 6 GHz (for applicable routers), and more. - Wi-Fi Sharing: Easily share your Wi-Fi credentials. - Speed Test: Run speed tests and view your speed test history. - Router Management: Restart your router, adjust LED brightness, use WPS for easy device setup, and save/restore settings or factory reset to default. Troubleshooting: - Diagnose and resolve network issues step-by-step using our guided troubleshooting flows Parental Controls: - Device Grouping: Group devices for easier management. - Pause & Schedule: Pause internet access or schedule access times for multiple devices. Discover: - New Features: Stay updated with new features and functionalities. - Video Tips: Learn more about your network with helpful video tips. Account Management: - Profile Settings: Update your user ID, password, and contact information. Support & Feedback: - Contact Verizon: Reach out via chatbot or phone for assistance. - Report Issues: Submit issues and get support. - Feedback: Provide feedback to help us improve the app. Verizon Home is designed to give you complete control over your home network, making it easy to manage, troubleshoot, and optimize your internet experience. Download now and take the first step towards a smarter, more efficient home network. Download Verizon Home Today!

About

Ewing Buddy

Report local issues like potholes, damaged signs, and street maintenance needs with ease. Pinpoint your location using GPS, add photos or videos, and track the status of your reports and community submissions.

Highlights
  • Report local issues
  • GPS location pinpointing
  • Photo/video uploads
  • Track report updates
  • Community submissions
  • Street maintenance requests
Features
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The Ewing Buddy app makes reporting local issues like potholes and damaged street signs simple and efficient. With GPS functionality, the app pinpoints your location, offers a list of common concerns, and lets you upload photos or videos for detailed reporting. You can also use it for requests on street maintenance, signage, lighting, trees and more. Track updates on your report and others submitted by the community. Alternatively, call Ewing Buddy at 609-883-2900 for municipal assistance or visit the Ewing Township Municipal Building at 2 Jake Garzio Drive.

Screenshots

Verizon Home4 screens
Ewing Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ewing Buddy at 4.8 against Verizon Home's 4.4. Verizon Home's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 10) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ewing Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verizon Home has 22K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verizon Home ships an update every 3 weeks, Ewing Buddy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Verizon Home versus Ewing Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerizon HomeEwing Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (22K ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB146 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVerizon WirelessTownship of Ewing

Customer experience

Verizon Home

All ratings20,743 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews530 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative78.5%

Ewing Buddy

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Verizon Home

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login doesn't work
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Doesn't detect router/devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add advanced options
  • Fix account/login issues
  • Improve device management

Ewing Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Verizon Home

No in-app purchases

None

Ewing Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Verizon Home free?
Verizon Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ewing Buddy free?
Ewing Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Verizon Home or Ewing Buddy?
Ewing Buddy is rated higher. Verizon Home averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Ewing Buddy averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Verizon Home or Ewing Buddy have ads?
Neither Verizon Home nor Ewing Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verizon Home or Ewing Buddy?
Verizon Home ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ewing Buddy every 2 months. Most recently, Verizon Home was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ewing Buddy on October 24, 2026.

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