Comparison

iSurv 7 vs PATT

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

Head to head
About

iSurv 7

This app offers real-time situational awareness for field teams. It enables users to share live locations, photos, voice messages, and annotated maps. Be aware that continuous background GPS and VoIP usage may impact battery life and data charges.

Highlights
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Photo sharing
  • Voice message capabilities
  • Map annotation tools
  • Situational awareness for teams
Features
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iSurv 7 provides real time situational awareness to teams in the field. Users can share location, photos, voice messages and map annotation. Note : This app uses background GPS and VOIP services which can increase battery use and data charges. "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

About

PATT

This app allows you to make and receive voice calls and SMS messages using a data connection, even outside of standard mobile coverage. It provides a dedicated Australian mobile number for easy communication with anyone, regardless of whether they have the app installed.

Highlights
  • Make/receive calls and SMS
  • Works with satellite data
  • Dedicated Australian mobile number
  • Call any standard number
  • Uses existing contact list
  • Encrypted calls and SMS
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Designed by Pivotel, Australia’s leading provider of rural and remote communication solutions, the Pivotel App for Talk and Text (PATT) uses a data connection to allow you to make and receive voice calls and SMS with any standard national or international phone number. PATT works with virtually any data connection, including satellite services like Iridium Certus®, SkyMuster™ and nbn™ wireless, as well as other internet and Wi-Fi connections, allowing you to call and SMS, even when you are outside standard mobile phone coverage. PATT provides you with your own dedicated Australian ‘04’ mobile phone number, meaning your friends, family or co-workers can call and SMS you simply using your PATT mobile number. The Pivotel App for Talk and Text functions just like a mobile phone, so your friends, family and colleagues do not need to have the app installed. You can also call landline numbers, 1300 numbers and international phone numbers. FEATURES: Australian ’04’ mobile phone numbers: When you sign up with PATT, you get your own dedicated Australian ‘04’ mobile phone number meaning your friends, family and co-workers can call you from any ordinary mobile phone or landline service – they won’t even know you are using PATT. Voice optimisation: PATT is designed to work over the most challenging types of data connections including most mobile and fixed satellite data services. Call or SMS any standard mobile, national, or international phone number: Unlike other common VoIP platforms, the person you are calling or messaging doesn’t need to have PATT installed. Use your existing contact list: PATT accesses your existing contacts and displays them in a combined list for easy access, avoiding the need to re-enter all the names and phone numbers of your friends and family. Security: All calls and SMS are encrypted over the secure Pivotel network using Transport Layer Security (TLS) giving you peace of mind that your calls and SMS stay private. How to get started: Sign up for the PATT service and choose your service plan at www.pivotel.com.au/patt. Once you have your PATT login you’re ready to go! Note: Operator data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details

Screenshots

iSurv 73 screens
PATT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iSurv 7 at every 2 weeks against PATT's every 14 months. PATT's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSurv 7 ships an update every 2 weeks, PATT every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
iSurv 7 versus PATT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSurv 7PATT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecure Hub Pty LtdPivotel Satellite Pty Limited

Customer experience

iSurv 7

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

PATT

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iSurv 7

No in-app purchases

None

PATT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSurv 7 free?
iSurv 7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PATT free?
PATT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iSurv 7 or PATT have ads?
Neither iSurv 7 nor PATT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSurv 7 or PATT?
iSurv 7 ships an update every 2 weeks, and PATT every 14 months. Most recently, iSurv 7 was updated on August 21, 2026 and PATT on June 5, 2026.

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