Smart Connect vs Haiilo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Connect
This app connects all employees of a global logistics group, providing access to company news, personalized services, and internal communication tools. Employees can engage on social walls, chat with colleagues, and subscribe to topics of interest to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Company news and updates
- Personalized employee services
- Social walls for engagement
- Direct chat with colleagues
- Topic subscriptions
- Access to offers and training
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Smart Connect is THE mobile app for all employees of the DHL Group covering relevant local, regional and global news and personalized employee services. Employees can engage on social walls and dive into our unique culture. They can chat with anyone in the company and subscribe to topics of interest. GAMECHANGER FOR DHL & DEUTSCHE POST EMPLOYEES ONE App is connecting all 600,000 colleagues with each other – a real gamechanger both for teams and for each colleague individually. Communication, sharing knowledge and collaboration are simplified thanks to Smart Connect, and news and services like employee offers and training opportunities can be accessed anytime, anywhere. CHAT AND ENGAGEMENT All employees can use the chat and social walls to connect with each other. The app invites everyone to explore new topics, engage with the content and share posts, pictures and videos throughout the organization. LOGIN AND LET’S GO To use the internal content and functionalities of Smart Connect, you need to have credentials for the login. You will receive them individually.
Haiilo
This employee app connects your entire workforce, fostering a sense of belonging. It offers a personalized feed, dedicated communities, and easy access to information and colleagues. Stay informed with news and push notifications, all within a GDPR-compliant platform.
- Personalized timeline feed
- Colleague profiles
- Dedicated communities
- Global search
- Document management
- Push notifications
- 3rd party integrations
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An intranet your employees love using! This is the employee app for Haiilo's Social Intranet (formerly COYO). Bring all your employees together and create a place where your workforce feels at home, no matter what. FUNCTIONS ∙ Personalized timeline feed ∙ Colleagues list & user profiles ∙ Dedicated communities & pages ∙ Global search for easy access ∙ Document & content management ∙ Important news directly to your pocket. 100% GDPR compliant, 100% easy to use ∙ Increased awareness through push notifications ∙ Out-of-the-box integrations for 3rd party apps ∙ Supports SSO authentication SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (for administrators) ∙ The app is always compatible with the Haiilo Cloud. If you are using the Haiilo Private Cloud, make sure you have the latest server version installed to access all the app's features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Haiilo at every 2 weeks against Smart Connect's every 3 months. Smart Connect's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 30%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Connect ships an update every 3 months, Haiilo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Connect | Haiilo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews — better | 30.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | D H L | Haiilo GmbH |
Customer experience
Smart Connect
Haiilo
In-app purchases
Smart Connect
No in-app purchases
Haiilo
No in-app purchases








