Socket Mobile Companion vs Connected Safety+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Socket Mobile Companion
Enhance your Socket Mobile reader's performance with optimized modes for high-speed scanning or broad app compatibility. Access troubleshooting guides and learn about extended protection plans to keep your device operational.
- Optimized scanning modes
- High performance scanning
- Basic keyboard compatibility
- Troubleshooting support
- SocketCare protection plans
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Get the most out of your Socket Mobile reader PERFORMANCE --- Companion helps put your reader in the right mode. For apps that support high performance scanning, app mode is faster, more accurate, and easier to use. For all other apps, basic keyboard is compatible with most apps. SUPPORT --- Contact support to troubleshoot an issue or view solutions to common problems to resolve it yourself PROTECTION --- SocketCare protects more than just your reader, it protects your productivity. If your reader is damaged or broken, faster turnaround times mean you are back in business sooner. === As one of the earliest, certified iOS accessory manufacturers, we take pride in the products we make. We strive to offer the best in class customer service for the data capture industry. Visit https://www.socketmobile.com for more information about our products and SDK. Privacy Policy: https://www.socketmobile.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Connected Safety+
This app provides commercial fire installers and end-users with a connected view of their sites and assets. Access fire system history, service events, and health status instantly. Advanced reporting and inspection tools help improve service efficiencies.
- Connected services for fire installers
- Site and asset monitoring
- Fire system history access
- Service event tracking
- Health status of fire systems
- Advanced reports and inspections
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Connected Safety+ offers a suite of connected services for Commercial Fire Installers and end users that wish to have a connected view of their sites and assets. It provides instant access to the Fire Systems history, service events, and health. Advanced reports and inspections tools also make ConnectedSafety+ the perfect tool to drive efficiencies in service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Connected Safety+ at 5.0 against Socket Mobile Companion's 3.8. Connected Safety+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Socket Mobile Companion's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Socket Mobile Companion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Connected Safety+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Connected Safety+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Socket Mobile Companion has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Socket Mobile Companion ships an update every 4 months, Connected Safety+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Socket Mobile Companion | Connected Safety+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (94 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Socket Mobile Limited | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment |
Customer experience
Socket Mobile Companion
Connected Safety+
In-app purchases
Socket Mobile Companion
- SocketCam C860$5.991 Month
Connected Safety+
No in-app purchases
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