# STERIS Connect vs Vendor Access

The clearest difference is rating: STERIS Connect at 5.0 against Vendor Access's 2.8. Vendor Access's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

STERIS Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vendor Access has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

STERIS Connect ships an update monthly, Vendor Access every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | STERIS Connect | Vendor Access |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steris-connect/id1098650858/reviews)** | [2.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendor-access/id1309606107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 54 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STERIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/544302763) | [TrueAccess](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309606106) |

## What reviewers say

### STERIS Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steris-connect/id1098650858)

This app provides comprehensive information for upcoming STERIS meetings and events. It allows registered participants to manage their agendas, access documents, take notes, and engage with sessions through Q&A and feedback features.

**Highlights:** Personalized agendas, Event maps and documents, Participant lists, Note taking, Session feedback, Group messaging, Live schedule changes, Q&A during sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vendor Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendor-access/id1309606107)

Streamline vendor credentialing and hospital access. Upload documents, sign policies, and manage appointments directly from your phone. The app uses geofencing and Bluetooth to automate check-in/out and activate smart badges.

**Highlights:** Document upload, Digital policy signing, Geofenced hospital check-in/out, Smart badge LED control, Appointment management, Background operation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STERIS Connect free?

STERIS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vendor Access free?

Vendor Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, STERIS Connect or Vendor Access?

STERIS Connect is rated higher. STERIS Connect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Vendor Access averages 2.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do STERIS Connect or Vendor Access have ads?

Neither STERIS Connect nor Vendor Access shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STERIS Connect or Vendor Access?

STERIS Connect ships an update monthly, and Vendor Access every 3 weeks. Most recently, STERIS Connect was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vendor Access on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*