Comparison

G@Nav App vs Defendas Connect

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

Head to head

G@Nav App

Telematics with GPS technology

About

G@Nav App

Features

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Sumitomo G@Nav is now at your fingertips! You can manage your SUMITOMO equipment with this user friendly telematics tool “G@Nav,” which makes both maintenance and repair work more efficient! G@Nav App provides the up-to-date information with your mobile phone. With G@Nav App, you will be able to remotely monitor and track the location, working status and performance of your SUMITOMO machines, hydraulic excavator and asphalt paver. To log in the App, you need the same ID and password as the WEB version of G@Nav. ■ Key Features includes… l Machine’s location on the map l Operational time l Fuel consumption l Fuel efficiency l Monthly, Weekly and Daily operational reports l DTC notification and l Periodic maintenance notification l Countdown for estimated maintenance day l “Favorite” list

About

Defendas Connect

Features

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Defendas Connect is a mobile configuration tool for Defendas access control devices. This app can be used for parameter configuration, firmware upgrades, resetting & rebooting devices

Screenshots

G@Nav App4 screens

Defendas Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Defendas Connect at every 2 weeks against G@Nav App's every 5 weeks. 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

G@Nav App ships an update every 5 weeks, Defendas Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

G@Nav App versus Defendas Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	G@Nav App	Defendas Connect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	14.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	124 MB	15 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO.,LTD.	LT Security Inc.

In-app purchases

None

G@Nav App

No in-app purchases

None

Defendas Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G@Nav App free?

G@Nav App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Defendas Connect free?

Defendas Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do G@Nav App or Defendas Connect have ads?

Neither G@Nav App nor Defendas Connect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, G@Nav App or Defendas Connect?

G@Nav App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Defendas Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, G@Nav App was updated on October 9, 2026 and Defendas Connect on October 26, 2026.