Comparison

StartCARE vs XTendCall Mobile

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

Head to head
About

StartCARE

This app performs network tests and diagnostics to help support agents resolve internet issues quickly. It allows users to share test results and, with permission, enables agents to remotely connect to modems for troubleshooting and settings adjustments.

Highlights
  • Network tests and diagnostics
  • Share test results with support
  • Remote modem connection
  • Troubleshoot and fix settings
  • Quick issue resolution
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Only run this app if you've been referred by a start.ca support agent. StartCARE runs a variety of network tests and diagnostics and allows you to share them with the support representative who's working hard to solve your problem. This information will help them to solve your issue quickly so you can go back to enjoying your Internet package to the fullest! StartCARE can also allow start.ca support agents to connect to your modem to run tests and fix settings with your permission.

About

XTendCall Mobile

Features
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SECURalert ™ and XTendCall ™ platform improves work place productivity. XTendCall ™ enables connectivity and alarm management of 3rd party systems such as security, communication, fire alarm, management systems and many others. XTendCall ™ also provides unified reporting and extends notification to its mobile app and other wired and wireless devices.

Screenshots

StartCARE3 screens
XTendCall Mobile1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XTendCall Mobile at 11.0 against StartCARE's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StartCARE ships an update every 2 months, XTendCall Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StartCARE versus XTendCall Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartCAREXTendCall Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermultiboard communications incNordicom Inc.

In-app purchases

None

StartCARE

No in-app purchases

None

XTendCall Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StartCARE free?
StartCARE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XTendCall Mobile free?
XTendCall Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StartCARE or XTendCall Mobile have ads?
Neither StartCARE nor XTendCall Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StartCARE or XTendCall Mobile?
StartCARE ships an update every 2 months, and XTendCall Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, StartCARE was updated on October 5, 2026 and XTendCall Mobile on October 6, 2026.

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