Comparison

Elecsys Connect vs DriveScreen

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

Head to head
About

Elecsys Connect

This app provides real-time monitoring and control of field assets for industrial applications. It offers access to critical data, historical information, and alerts for various parameters like power failures and sensor readings. The solution is designed for harsh and remote environments.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • Access critical data anytime
  • Historical data display
  • Sensor monitoring
  • Configurable alerts
  • Mapping feature
Features
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Elecsys is a leading provider of innovative M2M (machine-to-machine) technology solutions and custom electronics for critical industrial applications. Elecsys systems enable customers to gain visibility and control of field assets to increase efficiency, enhance safety, and maximize productivity. Our award-winning products can be flexibly integrated into any system and can communicate via MODBUS into existing SCADA, or via cellular or satellite telemetry into our user-friendly data management system. With tens of thousands of systems deployed in over a dozen countries, Elecsys M2M solutions have been field-proven in harsh and remote environments to provide simple, yet powerful, end-to-end solutions incorporating rugged field hardware, wireless communication systems, data management applications, and flexible data interface options. REQUIREMENTS: Elecsys Remote Monitoring Products (http://www.elecsyscorp.com/products/) KEY FEATURES: - Access to critical data anytime - Real-time monitoring and control - Mapping feature shows sites in alarm and in normal condition - Displays historical data - Graphical data display - Fully configurable site and unit information - Monitor sensors - Fully hosted solution CATHODIC PROTECTION FEATURES - Full interruption capabilities - View history - Receive immediate text or email alerts for: • Power failure • DC Volts • DC Amps • Potential • DC Pipe to Soil • AC Pipe to Soil • Native Potential • DC Instant Off • AC Current Density • DC Current Density SENSOR/TRANSDUCER FEATURES - Receive instant email or text status notifications - Fully configurable limits and thresholds can be set for each sensor - Monitor any of the following: • 4-20mA sensors • 0-5V sensors • 0-10V sensors RAIL LUBRICATION FEATURES - 24/7 monitoring and management of: • Top of rail friction On/Off pump control • Gauge face lubrication systems • Power status • Tank levels • Pump 'on' time/revolutions • Dispensed material volume • Wheel/axle count • Enable/disable pump operation - View historical data

About

DriveScreen

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DriveScreen prevents distracted driving.

Screenshots

Elecsys Connect4 screens
DriveScreen1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Elecsys Connect at every 2 months against DriveScreen's every 4 months. Elecsys Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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

Elecsys Connect ships an update every 2 months, DriveScreen every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Elecsys Connect versus DriveScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElecsys ConnectDriveScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElecsys CorporationIP Controls, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Elecsys Connect

No in-app purchases

None

DriveScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elecsys Connect free?
Elecsys Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriveScreen free?
DriveScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elecsys Connect or DriveScreen have ads?
Neither Elecsys Connect nor DriveScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elecsys Connect or DriveScreen?
Elecsys Connect ships an update every 2 months, and DriveScreen every 4 months. Most recently, Elecsys Connect was updated on November 2, 2026 and DriveScreen on November 3, 2026.

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