Comparison

Sentek Probe Utility vs Ground Support

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

Head to head
About

Sentek Probe Utility

Features
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Configure and Test your Sentek Compact DTU with Drill & Drop Probe. The Sentek Probe Utility works with Sentek Compact DTUs fitted with a Sentek Modem SM200. The application allows you to configure and test your DTU and probe which will then upload data to IrriMAX Live for viewing on the cloud. To use the Application you will need a Sentek Compact DTU with Sentek Modem SM200 fitted. It is highly recommended that you also have an IrriMAX Live account. To find your local Sentek dealer, go to www.sentektechnologies.com/where-to-buy

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Ground Support

Features
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Designed for underground mining professionals, the Sandvik Ground Support App gives you fast, reliable access to Sandvik’s full range of ground support products. Whether you’re a sales rep, geotech, or site supervisor, the app makes it easier to find the right products, access technical data, and use tools that support safe and efficient installations. Key Features • Product Catalogue & Specs - Search and filter bolts, mesh, plates, and resin products. View, download, or share up-to-date product Technical Data Sheets. • New: Product Filtering - We’ve added capability to filter products. You’ll start to see this rolled out in select product categories—making it faster to find the right bolts or other products based on specific capabilities. • One-Tap Technical Data Sheet Sharing - Send product Technical Data Sheets to colleagues or customers directly from your phone. • Resin Calculator - Check encapsulation lengths and confirm the correct bolt + capsule combinations. • Mesh Calculator - Estimate mesh coverage based on site dimensions and pattern spacing. • Pull Testing Reports - Record, store, and share ground support test results from the field. • Knowledge Centre - Access training guides, certifications, and product insights in one place. • Offline Mode - Access cached product Technical Data Sheets in underground or low-connectivity environments. • Multilingual Support - Available in multiple languages to support global mining teams. Built for: • Technical Sales Reps • Geotechnical & Mining Engineers • Account & Sales Managers • Site Supervisors & Operators • Contractors • Procurement & Stores Contacts Put the right tools in your pocket—and the right data in your hands. Download the Sandvik Ground Support App and take the guesswork out of ground support.

Screenshots

Sentek Probe Utility3 screens
Ground Support4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ground Support at every 3 months against Sentek Probe Utility's every 17 months. Sentek Probe Utility's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

Sentek Probe Utility ships an update every 17 months, Ground Support every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sentek Probe Utility versus Ground Support: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSentek Probe UtilityGround Support
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSentek Pty LtdDSI UNDERGROUND AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Sentek Probe Utility

No in-app purchases

None

Ground Support

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sentek Probe Utility free?
Sentek Probe Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ground Support free?
Ground Support is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sentek Probe Utility or Ground Support have ads?
Neither Sentek Probe Utility nor Ground Support shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sentek Probe Utility or Ground Support?
Sentek Probe Utility ships an update every 17 months, and Ground Support every 3 months. Most recently, Sentek Probe Utility was updated on August 1, 2026 and Ground Support on May 15, 2026.

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