NRR WeConnect vs Apec Device Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NRR WeConnect
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NRR WeConnect is a unique app to aid the communication between shopping centre management staff and retailers across the NewRiver REIT plc portfolio. Retail staff from stores within centres that subscribe to NRR WeConnect can access all the latest news, events, special offers and discounts for other stores in the centre, as well as have access to important documents.
Apec Device Manager
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GSM Alert and Power Switch control. For use with APEC GAPS equipment only. This application gives users the opportunity to store GAPS device details with an easy identifiable name. Users can then use the application with these stored details to pre-populate the SMS commands needed to control GAPS devices. This application does not automatically send the SMS commands to the devices, and cannot read the responses back from the device a message was sent to.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Apec Device Manager at every 2 months against NRR WeConnect's every 7 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NRR WeConnect ships an update every 7 months, Apec Device Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NRR WeConnect | Apec Device Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Capital & Regional PLC | Apec Systems Ltd |
In-app purchases
NRR WeConnect
No in-app purchases
Apec Device Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NRR WeConnect free?
Is Apec Device Manager free?
Do NRR WeConnect or Apec Device Manager have ads?
Which is updated more often, NRR WeConnect or Apec Device Manager?
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