Comparison

Bauer Connect vs NextShip Employers

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

Head to head
About

Bauer Connect

Remotely monitor and control Bauer compressor systems with real-time data, alerts, and historical reports. This app provides push notifications for critical parameters and system alerts, enabling proactive intervention. Authorized personnel can also remotely manage system settings and troubleshoot issues.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring of compressor systems
  • Real-time data and system status
  • Push notifications for alerts and critical parameters
  • Remote control and troubleshooting
  • Historical data and reporting
  • Visual dashboard overview
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BAUER CONNECT™ REMOTE TELEMETRY AND CONTROL VIA MOBILE APP Bauer Connect™ is an app-based IOT solution which allows Bauer customers to remotely monitor and control their Bauer Compressor system. The Bauer Connect™ app is designed for mobility and works on most current-model iOS based wireless mobile devices. The Bauer Connect™ app provides “push notifications” to the app user if critical parameters of the Bauer Compressor system fall outside of normal operating range or if triggered by an overall system alert. This ensures that all essential personnel who are responsible for the operation of the Bauer Compressor system are notified immediately via an alert on their mobile device, allowing for pro-active intervention in a situation which could potentially be detrimental to the Bauer Compressor system and / or the customer's operation. The Bauer Mobile Dashboard™function within the app provides a simple visual dashboard-type overview of the compressor system which allows the user to monitor all critical functions and values of their Bauer Compressor system in real-time. The Bauer Mobile Dashboard™ also displays real-time system status as well as all current system alerts and faults. The Bauer Remote HMI™function within the app allows Bauer factory-trained technical personnel to remotely control the Bauer Compressor system with the exact same functionality as if they were standing in front of the unit. This feature allows authorized technical personnel to remotely change system parameters, perform troubleshooting tasks and reset the system (if warranted) in order to maintain maximum system performance and uptime. The Bauer Reports™function within the app is able to display any historical data of the Bauer Compressor system via a multitude of standard and customized reports. Besides visualizing historical compressor system parameters Bauer Reports™ can visualize volumetric air / gas flow, gas quality metrics and any other relevant performance metric which may be important to the customer over time. The Bauer Predictive Analytics™function of the app (slated to be released in 2019) will utilize proprietary artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize system performance and predict potential system faults before they occur so that pro-active action can be taken by technical personnel in order to preserve maximum system uptime. In the future, important information such as system operating instructions, manuals, maintenance schedules and parts information which is currently available through the Bauer Customer Support Web-Portal will also be able to be accessed via the Bauer Connect™ app.

About

NextShip Employers

Features
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Manage the crew recruitment process for your vessels with our mobile application! Stay up-to-date on all job applications and find suitable candidates faster. Use the search function to find seafarers based on criteria and analyze statistics to optimize job postings. Our application is free for NextShip users. Install it now!

Screenshots

Bauer Connect1 screens
NextShip Employers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bauer Connect at every 5 weeks against NextShip Employers's every 3 months. Bauer Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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

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

Bauer Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, NextShip Employers every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bauer Connect versus NextShip Employers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBauer ConnectNextShip Employers
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBauer CompressorsNextShip LLC

In-app purchases

None

Bauer Connect

No in-app purchases

None

NextShip Employers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bauer Connect free?
Bauer Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextShip Employers free?
NextShip Employers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bauer Connect or NextShip Employers have ads?
Neither Bauer Connect nor NextShip Employers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bauer Connect or NextShip Employers?
Bauer Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and NextShip Employers every 3 months. Most recently, Bauer Connect was updated on November 2, 2026 and NextShip Employers on November 3, 2026.

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