Comparison

Elecbrakes vs AusterMessaging

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

Head to head
About

Elecbrakes

Control and monitor your trailer's braking system wirelessly from your smartphone. Customize braking profiles, receive instant status updates, and enjoy a safer, more responsive towing experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable braking profiles
  • Real-time system status monitoring
  • User-friendly setup guide
  • Superior brake response control
  • Regular feature updates
Features
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Transform your towing experience with the Elecbrakes app. Designed for seamless integration with all the Elecbrakes devices, it offers effortless control and monitoring of your towing setup from your smartphone. Key Features: Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth-enabled for real-time control and adjustments. Customizable Profiles: Tailor braking settings for different trailers and conditions. Instant Feedback: Monitor your system's status for a safe towing journey. User-Friendly Setup: Quick and intuitive, with step-by-step guidance. Superior brake response control: The combination of minimun & forward response settings allows for a 'set and forget' towing experience Regular Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements. Benefits: Safety First: Achieve smoother, responsive braking for your trailer. Versatile: Compatible with a wide range of vehicles and trailers. Reliable: Constant monitoring for a worry-free towing experience. Get Started: Download the Elecbrakes app now for a safer, smarter towing experience!

About

AusterMessaging

Features
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Auster Messaging provides ultra reliable low latency messaging for situations when delivery counts. Allows for both personal and 'Aircraft' conversations where AGU-1 hardware provides a messaging hub for satellite connectivity ensuring your organisation maintains communications when it matters.

Screenshots

Elecbrakes4 screens
AusterMessaging3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AusterMessaging at every 2 weeks against Elecbrakes's every 3 months. Elecbrakes's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elecbrakes ships an update every 3 months, AusterMessaging every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Elecbrakes versus AusterMessaging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElecbrakesAusterMessaging
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElecbrakes Pty LimitedAirborne Mission Systems Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Elecbrakes

No in-app purchases

None

AusterMessaging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elecbrakes free?
Elecbrakes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AusterMessaging free?
AusterMessaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elecbrakes or AusterMessaging have ads?
Neither Elecbrakes nor AusterMessaging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elecbrakes or AusterMessaging?
Elecbrakes ships an update every 3 months, and AusterMessaging every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elecbrakes was updated on October 9, 2026 and AusterMessaging on October 2, 2026.

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