# BaseConnect vs MONGA

The clearest difference is rating: MONGA at 5.0 against BaseConnect's 3.5. MONGA also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). BaseConnect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MONGA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BaseConnect has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BaseConnect ships an update monthly, MONGA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BaseConnect | MONGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseconnect/id1299968090/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monga/id6444015445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 71 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BaseConnect LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299968089) | [All Covered, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/787423887) |

## What reviewers say

### BaseConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseconnect/id1299968090)

A military-exclusive social media platform designed to connect service members, installations, and local communities. It offers secure communication, directories, and newsfeeds, prioritizing privacy and efficiency for active duty, guard, and reserve members.

**Highlights:** Invite-only military network, Secure newsfeed and messenger, Offline base phone directory, Secure recall roster, On and off-base reviews, Housing status updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MONGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monga/id6444015445)

Stay informed about benefits, legislative efforts, and news relevant to Missouri National Guard members, retirees, and their families. Access information on state and federal issues impacting service members and their loved ones.

**Highlights:** Benefit information, Legislative updates, Timely news, Family support, Retiree resources, Scholarship information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BaseConnect free?

BaseConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MONGA free?

MONGA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BaseConnect or MONGA?

MONGA is rated higher. BaseConnect averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while MONGA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BaseConnect or MONGA have ads?

MONGA shows ads; BaseConnect does not.

### Which is updated more often, BaseConnect or MONGA?

BaseConnect ships an update monthly, and MONGA every 2 months. Most recently, BaseConnect was updated on October 3, 2026 and MONGA on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*