Scatterbird vs Connect IoT App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scatterbird
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This App is used with the Scatterbird remote control birdscarer, developed and made in the UK by Portek Ltd. It provides an easy and secure way of programming the Scatterbird in the comfort of your home, then sending the program to the birdscarer by using Bluetooth when close to the unit at a later time. Many programs can be stored by the app and can be used as and when desired by simply selecting the program and sending to the Scatterbird. The app allows the user to change many different variables. Number of bangs in each sequence, interval between sequences, time during day that the Scatterbird will operate. As well as these functions the app will allow the Scatterbird to have the same program each day, or alternatively a different program for each day. Included in this is the ability to have no operation during some days at all if wanted. Random features are also included. The app provides the most easy and varied features on any Birdscarer of this type. The app can control multiple Scatterbirds by choosing which one to communicate with at any time.
Connect IoT App
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The Connect IoT App allows you to follow multiple connected trackers, sensors and other IoT related hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Connect IoT App at fortnightly against Scatterbird's every 5 months. Scatterbird's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scatterbird ships an update every 5 months, Connect IoT App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scatterbird | Connect IoT App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Portek Limited | Connect IoT |
In-app purchases
Scatterbird
No in-app purchases
Connect IoT App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scatterbird free?
Is Connect IoT App free?
Do Scatterbird or Connect IoT App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Scatterbird or Connect IoT App?
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