Comparison

Smart Connect vs Vlna.app

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Company news and updates
  • Personalized employee services
  • Social walls for engagement
  • Direct chat with colleagues
  • Topic subscriptions
  • Access to offers and training
Features
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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.

About

Vlna.app

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Vlna.app connects you with people around you at concerts, festivals, and events — in real time. RADAR Discover nearby Vlna.app users who choose to share their live location. See their vibe, their song, and their energy within your chosen radius. Radar can show people nearby even when you are not attending the same event. Tap a profile to send a gesture, message, or friend request. MAP The Map is more private than Radar. It shows only your friends, people attending the same event, and convoy members. Unrelated strangers are not shown on the Map. Use it to navigate to friends and stay connected with your crew. GESTURES Send a wave, a fire, or a lightning bolt. Break the ice without saying a word. EVENTS Create or join events, see who is around you, and connect with new people before you even meet them. CHAT Message people nearby and start a conversation instantly. VLNA.APP KING Unlock the full experience with extended Radar, unlimited friends, exclusive reactions, premium wallpapers, and more. Vlna.app King is an auto-renewable annual subscription priced at €4.99 per year. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Location is used only while the app is open. You can deny location permission or pause location sharing at any time in Profile. Vlna.app does not store historical location data. Vlna.app is built for the moment. Open it. Feel the wave. Please use the Vlna.app responsibly and respect the privacy of other users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vlna.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://vlna.app/terms/

Screenshots

Smart Connect4 screens
Vlna.app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Connect at none against Vlna.app's 1. Vlna.app's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vlna.app sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Smart Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Connect ships an update every 3 months, Vlna.app every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Connect versus Vlna.app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ConnectVlna.app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB64 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperD H LPeter Hidas

In-app purchases

None

Smart Connect

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vlna.app

Subscriptions1
  • Vlna.app King$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Connect free?
Smart Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vlna.app free?
Vlna.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Connect or Vlna.app have ads?
Neither Smart Connect nor Vlna.app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Connect or Vlna.app?
Smart Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Vlna.app every 4 days. Most recently, Smart Connect was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vlna.app on November 6, 2026.

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