Connect IQ™ Store vs NRTC WiFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect IQ™ Store
Discover and download apps, widgets, and custom watch faces to enhance your device's functionality. Stream music, track health metrics, and personalize your experience all from one central store.
- Download free apps
- Music streaming integration
- Personalize with widgets
- Custom watch faces
- Data fields customization
- Manage downloads
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Your device with your apps — all in one place. The Connect IQ Store is where you can download free apps, such as Uber and SmartThings, for more functionality. Put music streaming services right on your watch for music on the go. Personalize your devices with widgets, data fields and even custom watch faces. Then, manage all your downloads in the store.
NRTC WiFi
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NRTC WiFi allows subscribers to secure and take control of their home Wi-Fi network. Secure your home with app features such as network security, SSID and password management. Take control with app features such as parental controls and block unwanted content from entering your home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Connect IQ™ Store at every 3 weeks against NRTC WiFi's every 3 months. Connect IQ™ Store also leads on chart position (#96 vs unranked). NRTC WiFi's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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.
Connect IQ™ Store ships an update every 3 weeks, NRTC WiFi every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect IQ™ Store | NRTC WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #96 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | North Renfrew Telephone Company Limited |
Bugs and requests
Connect IQ™ Store
Reported bugs
5 issues- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Watch faces not installing properly
- Syncing and download problems
- Crashing and freezing on launch
- Incompatibility with newer devices
Requested features
8 requests- Smoother integration with MyFitnessPal
- Ability to save progress pics with weigh-ins
- Filter by device compatibility in app store
- Separate free and paid watch face sections
- Ability to remove unwanted watch faces/apps
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- Habit/goal setting app integration
- Enlarged digital time display option
- Custom watch face hand color display
NRTC WiFi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Connect IQ™ Store
No in-app purchases
NRTC WiFi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Connect IQ™ Store free?
Is NRTC WiFi free?
Do Connect IQ™ Store or NRTC WiFi have ads?
Which is updated more often, Connect IQ™ Store or NRTC WiFi?
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