# X/S Connect vs BlastShield Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: BlastShield Authenticator at 5.0 against X/S Connect's 2.6. X/S Connect's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

BlastShield Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X/S Connect has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

X/S Connect ships an update every 10 months, BlastShield Authenticator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X/S Connect | BlastShield Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xs-connect/id1362073024/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blastshield-authenticator/id1534769533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSA - The Safety Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/482957840) | [BlastWave Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534769535) |

## What reviewers say

### X/S Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xs-connect/id1362073024)

Configure detector alarms, relays, and ranges for efficient setup. Monitor real-time alarm status remotely and access calibration records, including "As Found" and "As Left" values.

**Highlights:** Detector alarm configuration, Relay and range setup, Real-time alarm monitoring, Calibration status check, Remote hazardous area monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BlastShield Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blastshield-authenticator/id1534769533)

This app provides highly secure access to a private network, making IIoT assets and infrastructure invisible to threats. It offers a convenient authentication experience similar to mobile payment systems.

**Highlights:** Software-defined private network protection, IIoT asset and infrastructure security, Invisible to malicious actors, Highly secure network access, Convenient authentication experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X/S Connect free?

X/S Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BlastShield Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X/S Connect or BlastShield Authenticator?

BlastShield Authenticator is rated higher. X/S Connect averages 2.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while BlastShield Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do X/S Connect or BlastShield Authenticator have ads?

Neither X/S Connect nor BlastShield Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X/S Connect or BlastShield Authenticator?

X/S Connect ships an update every 10 months, and BlastShield Authenticator every 5 months. Most recently, X/S Connect was updated on November 2, 2026 and BlastShield Authenticator on November 3, 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.*