Comparison

Cardo Connect vs Surface Air Consumption

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

Head to head
About

Cardo Connect

This app provides a comprehensive interface to manage and control your Cardo communication systems. Personalize device settings, control music, radio, intercom, and phone functions on the go with an intuitive design. It offers a quick access button for seamless control of all features.

Highlights
  • Remote control for intercom systems
  • Phone, music, and radio management
  • Customizable device settings
  • Quick Access button
  • Smart audio mixing
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Cardo Connect is the official companion app for managing and customizing your Cardo communication system. Pair your supported Cardo unit and control the features that matter most - intercom, audio, and firmware - in one clean, fast interface. Complete setup and configuration, manage Bluetooth and Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) intercom, and control music, calls, and FM radio from your phone. Personalize your sound with audio presets and other tuning options, use automatic day/night mode for better visibility, and access embedded pocket guides for quick help. A built-in Quick Access control center puts your most‑used functions on a single screen, making it easy to check device status and make quick adjustments before or during a ride. Cardo Connect focuses exclusively on operating your communicator, without routing, mapping, or social features - so your system works exactly the way you need it to. Just try it out for yourself! Supported Devices PACKTALK PRO, PACKTALK EDGE, PACKTALK NEO, PACKTALK CUSTOM, FREECOM 4X/2X, SPIRIT & SPIRIT HD, PACKTALK BOLD, PACKTALK SLIM, and many more - including co‑branded units and legacy models (with firmware upgrade). About Cardo: Cardo Systems is in the business of communication and community, offering cutting-edge devices for a variety of powersports and outdoor enthusiasts. Since pioneering the world’s first Bluetooth-based wireless intercom headset in 2004, Cardo has been responsible for many of the industry’s innovations, pushing technological boundaries and enhancing user safety. Today, Cardo products are sold in over 100 countries. Cardo is proud to be the world’s leading communication device for groups in motion.

About

Surface Air Consumption

This utility calculates surface air consumption (SAC) rates and air needs at depth using only user-provided dive profile data. It does not compute nitrogen absorption or decompression limits. Always prioritize safety and consult official decompression tables.

Highlights
  • Calculates SAC Rate
  • Estimates air requirements at depth
  • User input based calculations
  • Dive profile analysis
  • Focuses solely on air consumption
Features
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This software calculates Surface Air Consumption (SAC Rate) and air requirements at depth based on user input data ONLY. This software DOES NOT calculate nitrogen absorption and/or decompression limits. Please see US Navy decompression tables for that information. This software only calculates how much air is required based on user entered data and dive profile. Know your limits and dive within them. Always error on the side of safety. Leridian Dynamics, Inc. assumes no liability for the use and/or misuse of this software.

Screenshots

Cardo Connect4 screens
Surface Air Consumption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surface Air Consumption at 100% against Cardo Connect's 24%. Surface Air Consumption also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Cardo Connect's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 2). On price and ads 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. Cardo Connect sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Surface Air Consumption asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Surface Air Consumption holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cardo Connect has 30K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Cardo Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Surface Air Consumption's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cardo Connect ships an update every 2 months, Surface Air Consumption weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cardo Connect versus Surface Air Consumption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCardo ConnectSurface Air Consumption
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (30K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size998 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCardo Systems, Inc.Leridian Dynamics, Inc.

Customer experience

Cardo Connect

All ratings30,303 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews1,323 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative65.1%

Surface Air Consumption

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cardo Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App fails to recognize connected device
  • Intercom frequently drops connection
  • Music playback issues when using intercom
  • Firmware update process is convoluted
  • Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to record group conversations
  • Improved app stability and responsiveness
  • More customization options for volume and settings
  • Easier pairing process for multiple riders
  • Compatibility with a wider range of devices

Surface Air Consumption

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cardo Connect

Subscriptions6
  • Silver Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Gold Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Platinum Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
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  • Silver Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Gold Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Platinum Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Surface Air Consumption

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cardo Connect free?
Cardo Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surface Air Consumption free?
Surface Air Consumption is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cardo Connect or Surface Air Consumption?
Surface Air Consumption is rated higher. Cardo Connect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Surface Air Consumption averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cardo Connect or Surface Air Consumption have ads?
Neither Cardo Connect nor Surface Air Consumption shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cardo Connect or Surface Air Consumption?
Cardo Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Surface Air Consumption weekly. Most recently, Cardo Connect was updated on October 31, 2026 and Surface Air Consumption on October 24, 2026.

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