Comparison

Connected Device vs Saropa Contacts

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

Head to head
About

Connected Device

This app allows users to store and transact with virtual cards using a compatible wearable device. Explore possibilities for payments, hospitality, and ticketing with NFC and BLE technology.

Highlights
  • Virtual card storage
  • NFC transactions
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) integration
  • Payment card support
  • Hospitality card support
  • Ticketing card support
Features
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The connected device app is intended to work with a wearable reference design from NXP that includes an NFC chipset, a low power microcontroller and a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) IC. The main purpose of the application is to explore the possibilities of the usage of this kind of wearables to store different kind of virtual cards (payments, hospitality, ticketing, etc…) and perform transactions with those cards.

About

Saropa Contacts

An intelligent, private address book that connects people, companies, and emergency services globally. It offers features like map exploration, emergency preparedness lists, and smart calendars to help you stay organized and safe.

Highlights
  • Map Explorer for nearby contacts and services
  • Emergency contact lists and global service directory
  • Smart calendars for events and reminders
  • Automatic family relationship discovery
  • Direct messaging integration (WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS)
  • Privacy controls with pre-call warnings and biometric lock
  • Profiles of notable people and astrological insights
Features
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Saropa Contacts: The Intelligent Address Book Your private, cloud-connected address book that links real people, companies, and emergency services worldwide. In an emergency, get instant access to the people and services you need - even when you're traveling or they're not where you expect. KEY FEATURES Map Explorer See your contacts on a map alongside nearby businesses, neighbors, and local services. Know who's around when you need help. Emergency Preparedness Create custom emergency contact lists. Find local medical professionals, police, and fire services anywhere in the world - over 14,000 verified contacts across 195 countries. Smart Calendars Track birthdays, anniversaries, and important events across past and future. Never miss a connection opportunity. Family Networks Automatically discover relationships - matching spouse anniversaries, parent-child links, and extended family connections. Stay Connected Integrates with WhatsApp, Telegram, email, and SMS. Message anyone directly from their contact card. Privacy Controls Set pre-call warnings for certain contacts. Lock sensitive entries behind Face ID or Touch ID. Notable People Browse profiles of celebrities, scientists, leaders, and historical figures - for context and conversation starters. Astrological Insights Western zodiac, Chinese zodiac, and numerology for your contacts. Get reminders for zodiac period changes. More than an address book - Saropa is your personal safety network. Our mission: To reduce the impact of crises everywhere.

Screenshots

Connected Device4 screens
Saropa Contacts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Saropa Contacts at 100% against Connected Device's 0%. Saropa Contacts also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). Connected Device's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Saropa Contacts sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Connected Device asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Saropa Contacts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Connected Device's written reviews are positive against 100% of Saropa Contacts's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Connected Device versus Saropa Contacts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnected DeviceSaropa Contacts
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobileKnowledgeSaropa Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Connected Device

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Saropa Contacts

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Connected Device

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Saropa Contacts

Subscriptions2
  • Professional Upgrade$0.991 Month
  • Professional Upgrade$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Buy us a Coffee$0.99
  • Buy us a Coffee$4.99
  • Buy us a Coffee$19.99

Questions

Is Connected Device free?
Connected Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saropa Contacts free?
Saropa Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connected Device or Saropa Contacts?
Saropa Contacts is rated higher. Connected Device averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Saropa Contacts averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Connected Device or Saropa Contacts have ads?
Neither Connected Device nor Saropa Contacts shows ads.

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