SGN Connect vs HostiFi Device Discovery Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SGN Connect
This app automatically finds the nearest and fastest network connection for secure, private, and protected communication. It enables encrypted data transfer and access to private cloud services and office locations globally.
- Automatic network location identification
- Encrypted communication
- Device and activity privacy
- Threat protection
- Access to private cloud services
- Secure access to datacenters and offices
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SGN Connect requires an active SGN subscription and cannot be used standalone. Please consult your IT Administrator with any questions. The SGN Connect app will automatically identify the nearest and fastest Secure Global Network (SGN) location. Once connected, all communication will be encrypted, device and activity will be hidden for privacy, and the data and device protected against threats. The SGN Connect app also secures communication and enables access to private cloud services, datacenters, and office locations around the globe.
HostiFi Device Discovery Tool
Easily locate and integrate UniFi devices with your UniFi Network server. This tool simplifies the process of adopting factory default hardware, ensuring a smooth setup for your network infrastructure.
- Discover UniFi devices
- Adopt devices to UniFi Network
- Factory default device integration
- Network server compatibility
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The HostiFi Device Discovery Tool helps you find and adopt factory default UniFi devices to any UniFi Network server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HostiFi Device Discovery Tool at 5.0 against SGN Connect's 4.2. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
HostiFi Device Discovery Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SGN Connect | HostiFi Device Discovery Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Todyl Inc. | Locklin Networks LLC |
Customer experience
SGN Connect
HostiFi Device Discovery Tool
In-app purchases
SGN Connect
No in-app purchases
HostiFi Device Discovery Tool
No in-app purchases
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