eSMS vs IndigoCONNECT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSMS
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A simple offline reporter for generating hazard reports for the eSMS-S Risk Management software. Login with your existing eSMS-S account and begin creating location aware hazard reports with support for attaching images. * Hazard reporting * Location positioning * Image uploader * Risk Matrix
IndigoCONNECT
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The IndigoCONNECT application allows pilots to send and receive messages through IndigoSat approved hardware. The hardware provides GPS tracking coupled with hybrid GSM & Satellite communications. This hybrid approach is leveraged to enhance the pilots flight experience and safety.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IndigoCONNECT at 8.0 against eSMS's 13.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eSMS ships an update every 12 months, IndigoCONNECT every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSMS | IndigoCONNECT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cliff Brown | INDIGOSAT SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
eSMS
No in-app purchases
IndigoCONNECT
No in-app purchases
