Marpac Connect vs Simon Plug&Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marpac Connect
Control your BLE-enabled Dohm Connect sound machine from your iOS device. Adjust volume, turn the device on/off, and set multiple sleep schedules with an intuitive night view interface. Manage multiple units by naming each device.
- Turn sound machine on/off
- Adjust volume
- Set multiple sleep schedules
- Night view interface
- Control multiple units
- Name devices
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Give sleep a chance! Marpac's famous noise-reducing, sleep-inducing natural white noise can now be controlled through your iOS device. The Marpac Connect app lets you control your BLE-enabled Dohm Connect sound machine with a few simple commands, all in sleep-friendly "night view." To get started, click the Enable button above. Once installed, the Marpac Connect app lets you turn your sound machine on/off, adjust the volume, and set multiple sleep schedules. (On/off and volume can also be controlled manually on the machine itself.) The Marpac Connect app is able to control multiple units. To do this, you will need to name each Marpac device. These names can be specified in the User Setup and Settings screens.
Simon Plug&Drive
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Take control of your electric vehicle charging point with Simon Plug&Drive. Easily manage your Simon charger and optimise energy consumption. Simon Plug&Drive will always be there on your smartphone when you need it so that your vehicle is always ready. Connect and configure your charger: - Identify, activate and control your charging point using Bluetooth. - Save money by scheduling the hours with the most economical electricity rates in your calendar. - Modulates and defines the contracted power. - Charge your vehicle using the solar energy generated by your photovoltaic panels. - Locks the device so that only you can use it. Download the App and start enjoying the Simon Plug&Drive experience. For any questions: sat@simon.es
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simon Plug&Drive at every 2 months against Marpac Connect's every 4 months. Marpac Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Marpac Connect ships an update every 4 months, Simon Plug&Drive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marpac Connect | Simon Plug&Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marpac | Simon |
In-app purchases
Marpac Connect
No in-app purchases
Simon Plug&Drive
No in-app purchases
