SR OS Connect vs NetExInstall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SR OS Connect
Configure Nokia IP routing and switching equipment remotely from your mobile device. Streamline field maintenance with Bluetooth pairing and bulk provisioning capabilities. Access CLI and leverage device features for efficient network management.
- Bluetooth device pairing
- Bulk provisioning
- NE pre-provisioning
- CLI access
- Mobile device integration
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The Nokia SR OS Connect App allows you to configure Nokia IP routing and switching equipment from an iPad or iPhone. Connecting to equipment is a simple Bluetooth pairing operation, allowing simple, fast field maintenance with fewer errors. Configuring an NE using an iPad or iPhone is similar to using a laptop cabled to the NE console port and CLI. SR OS Connect can pair with and configure multiple NEs at one time, improving the field technician's experience and simplifying the process. • Bulk provisioning of multiple devices • NE pre-provisioning and scripts from the NE team • CLI access when needed • Access to iPad or iPhone capabilities, such as location services and camera The SR OS Connect App is supported on iPads running iOS 11 and later and iPhones running iOS 13 and later. The NEs you are connecting must support Bluetooth pairing. Bluetooth is supported on the following NEs: * Nokia 7750 SR-1 running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later * Nokia 7750 SR-1s running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later * Nokia 7750 SR-2s running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later * Nokia 7750 SR-7s running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later * Nokia 7750 SR-14s running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later SR OS Connect can pair via Bluetooth with a maximum of five NEs during a configuration session.
NetExInstall
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NetExInstall - exclusive app for WiFi field technicians. Key Features: • Zero touch provisioning • Auto Assignment of devices • Cloud profile syncing • Visual tracking of installs • Run speed/connectivity tests • Capture GPS and photos • Leave notes for future team members NetExperience provides a software platform compatible with Open Wi-Fi allowing service providers, MSPs and IT departments to deploy and manage Wi-Fi networks. Powered by Open Wi-Fi technology from the Telecom Infra Project, our platform enables disaggregated networks, allowing software to seamlessly control solutions from multiple hardware vendors. Key Features: • Advanced Cloud WLAN Controller - Control multi-vendor Access Points compatible with Open Wi-Fi - Support for both indoor and outdoor Access Points - Flexible deployment options for residential, education, hospitality, enterprise, smart city, and offload scenarios • Analytics and Dashboard • Remote Troubleshooting • Network Automation • Compatibility with open roaming Perfect for organizations seeking a scalable, future-proof network management solution that breaks free from vendor lock-in while maintaining enterprise-grade performance and reliability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NetExInstall at every 2 months against SR OS Connect's every 44 months. SR OS Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SR OS Connect ships an update every 44 months, NetExInstall every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SR OS Connect | NetExInstall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nokia Apps Distribution LLC | Netexperience Inc. |
In-app purchases
SR OS Connect
No in-app purchases
NetExInstall
No in-app purchases
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