IO network vs CIAS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IO network
Control multiple Wi-Fi and Ethernet devices from a central app. Customize names for easy identification of modules and their I/Os. Access a detailed manual for comprehensive guidance.
- Control Wi-Fi and Ethernet devices
- Supports any number of devices
- Customizable module and I/O names
- Easy device identification
- Access to detailed manual
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This app allows control of any number of both WIFI and Ethernet enabled devices availabe from www.robot-electronics.co.uk. Each module and all of its I/O's can be given custom names for ease of identification. Manual: http://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/files/iosmanual.pdf
CIAS
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The CIAS Elettronica app will allow you to open support tickets to manage issues with your alarm systems, download and consult manuals, brochures, specifications directly in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CIAS at every 5 weeks against IO network's every 4 months. IO network's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15). 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.
IO network ships an update every 4 months, CIAS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IO network | CIAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Devantech Ltd. | Cias Elettronica Srl |
In-app purchases
IO network
No in-app purchases
CIAS
No in-app purchases
