Comparison

iPort Connect vs Ajax PRO

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

Head to head
About

iPort Connect

Easily configure and pair a dedicated audio keypad with your Sonos system. Control scenes, favorites, and more in under two minutes. This accessory is an official "Works with Sonos" product.

Highlights
  • Configure iPort xPRESS Audio Keypad
  • Pair with Sonos devices
  • Control Scenes
  • Control Favorites
  • Quick setup (under 2 minutes)
Features
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The iPort App allows you to configure and pair an iPort xPRESS Audio Keypad with any Sonos device. xPRESS is an official "Works with Sonos" accessory. In under 2 minutes, you can add a keypad to any Sonos system to control Scenes, Favorites and more! Learn more about xPRESS at iportproducts.com/xpress

About

Ajax PRO

This app empowers security system installers and company employees to manage and configure Ajax security systems. It facilitates quick connections, adjustments, and testing of devices, offering extensive control over an unlimited number of security systems, user access, and automation scenarios.

Highlights
  • Administer unlimited security systems
  • Monitor system status and adjust settings
  • Manage user access rights
  • Create objects and connect equipment
  • Test devices and connect cameras
  • Customize automation scenarios and security schedules
  • Connect hubs to monitoring stations
Features
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Ajax PRO: Tool for Engineers streamlines Ajax system installation, configuration, and maintenance. Easily navigate the intuitive interface and manage thousands of sites on the go. Access project-grade devices available exclusively to authorized Ajax Systems partners and unlock the full capabilities of Ajax solutions. INSTALL AND CONFIGURE SYSTEMS USING ONLY A SMARTPHONE · Add wireless devices by scanning QR codes · Add wired devices with automatic line scanning · Test devices in just a few taps · Configure devices with in-app wizards and guidance · Access manuals and documentation during installation RESOLVE MAINTENANCE REQUESTS REMOTELY · Adjust detector sensitivity · Check device states and battery levels · Configure automation scenarios · Add users and manage access rights · Temporarily or permanently deactivate devices · Monitor system faults and compliance in real time MANAGE THOUSANDS OF SITES EFFICIENTLY · Quickly find sites, users, and devices with smart search and flexible filters · Track all system activity with a detailed, non-editable event log · Focus on critical events with customizable notifications · Switch seamlessly between personal and company accounts · Connect your account to multiple companies GET SECURE ACCESS TO CLIENT SYSTEMS · Log in via password, Face ID, or fingerprint · Two-factor authentication (2FA) support · Single Sign-On (SSO) for corporate accounts · Full session control with instant session termination Over 4.5 million users across more than 180 countries trust Ajax. We offer end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses оf any scale. The Ajax product portfolio includes more than 300 devices for: · Intrusion protection · Video surveillance · Fire and life safety · Comfort and automation • • • Ajax equipment is required to use the app. Devices are available through authorized Ajax Systems partners. Learn more at ajax.systems

Screenshots

iPort Connect4 screens
Ajax PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ajax PRO at 72% against iPort Connect's 13%. Ajax PRO also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iPort Connect's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (55 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ajax PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of iPort Connect's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ajax PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPort Connect ships an update every 2 months, Ajax PRO fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPort Connect versus Ajax PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPort ConnectAjax PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (55 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB656 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDana InnovationsAjax Systems Inc

Customer experience

iPort Connect

All ratings54 ratings
Positive13.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative81.5%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative82.6%

Ajax PRO

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.7%

Bugs and requests

iPort Connect

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Buttons at the top of the screen are blocked by the front facing camera
  • App crashes on load
  • App crashes when trying to set up
  • App crashes when trying to edit remote
  • App crashes when opening
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  • App crashes when adding a remote
  • App crashes when trying to configure
  • App crashes when trying to open a device/room
  • App crashes when selecting a remote
  • App crashes when trying to pair
  • App crashes during pairing
  • App crashes immediately after iOS14
  • App flashes briefly then crashes
  • App quits on selecting iPort
  • Cannot connect keypad to network
  • App cannot see network connection
  • Firmware will not upgrade
  • Device doesn't talk to the app
  • Constantly needs to be reconfigured
  • Cannot find wireless network
  • Cannot pair with Sonos 10.1 firmware
  • Firmware needs to be fixed for grouped zones
  • Battery life is extremely poor

Requested features

6 requests
  • Needs an update for iPhone X and up
  • Fix compatibility with iOS 14
  • Fix app crashes
  • Needs multi-room controls
  • Allow control of grouped Sonos zones
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  • Replicate physical Sonos button functionality

Ajax PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPort Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Ajax PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPort Connect free?
iPort Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ajax PRO free?
Ajax PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPort Connect or Ajax PRO?
Ajax PRO is rated higher. iPort Connect averages 1.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Ajax PRO averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do iPort Connect or Ajax PRO have ads?
Neither iPort Connect nor Ajax PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPort Connect or Ajax PRO?
iPort Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Ajax PRO fortnightly. Most recently, iPort Connect was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ajax PRO on November 2, 2026.

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