Comparison

Hero Connect vs iTrade Pro

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

Head to head
About

Hero Connect

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Hero Connect allows customers to move away from traditional 'fixed' lines or handsets to their existing smartphone device without losing any of the rich features they have come to expect from their existing phone system. By utilising our Cloud PBX features. businesses or individuals can now rid themselves of their inflexible, expensive handsets or fixed phone systems and move all or even just some of their lines onto existing mobile phones at no extra cost. All you need is: - An iPhone or iPad handset - An internet connection - A headset for best audio quality - A Hero account and phone number Benefits: - Easy to use - Free of charge - Quick and Simple Installation - Control all your call settings from right inside the App - Rich Cloud PBX features - High Definition Video Calling and Conferencing - SMS messaging - Secure - supports TLS and SRTP - Opus codec support for dynamic adaptive call quality - High Definition Wideband Voice (Opus & G.722) and Video (H.264) - Conferencing, 3 way calling and call transfers - Mute, Speakerphone, Integration with existing contact lists - Push notification support for background operation

About

iTrade Pro

Features
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iTrade is the ultimate job management software designed to streamline your business, whether you're a solo operator or running a large company. With iTrade, you can manage estimating, jobs & projects, invoicing, and compliance all in one place—without the hassle. Every aspect of the iTrade app is designed with simplicity in mind, from adding new customers, quotes, and jobs on the go, to logging time and materials, completing custom forms, and meeting health & safety requirements or optionally allowing payment collection in the field. You can easily access installed asset data, maintenance logs, compliance certificates, and job history—all within a single, streamlined, and intuitive interface that's easy to learn. Powered by Amazon, iTrade’s backend is fast, reliable, and backed up across both hemispheres, delivering 99% uptime. Our platform is scalable, making it the perfect solution as your business grows. Features like PDF supplier invoice extraction, form building, timesheets, GPS point tagging or full tracking, accounting integration and more, provide everything you need. Additionally, iTrade offers free onboarding, exceptional customer support from knowledgeable experts, and continuous updates to meet your evolving needs. Why choose complicated, expensive alternatives? iTrade simplifies everything, so you can focus on what you do best—running your business.

Screenshots

Hero Connect4 screens
iTrade Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iTrade Pro at weekly against Hero Connect's every 13 months. Hero Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

Hero Connect ships an update every 13 months, iTrade Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hero Connect versus iTrade Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHero ConnectiTrade Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRay JacksoniTrade.Net Limited

In-app purchases

None

Hero Connect

No in-app purchases

None

iTrade Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hero Connect free?
Hero Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTrade Pro free?
iTrade Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hero Connect or iTrade Pro have ads?
Neither Hero Connect nor iTrade Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hero Connect or iTrade Pro?
Hero Connect ships an update every 13 months, and iTrade Pro weekly. Most recently, Hero Connect was updated on October 3, 2026 and iTrade Pro on October 15, 2026.

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