Ground Support vs IMS xConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ground Support
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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.
IMS xConnect
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Exclusively connecting to IMS Bluetooth devices, IMS xConnect offers a seamless way to view the orientation of IMS's seismic sensors. With IMS xConnect, you can effortlessly manage the firmware and storage of your IMS Bluetooth devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IMS xConnect at monthly against Ground Support's every 3 months. IMS xConnect also leads on 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ground Support ships an update every 3 months, IMS xConnect monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ground Support | IMS xConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DSI UNDERGROUND AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | Institute of Mine Seismology |
In-app purchases
Ground Support
No in-app purchases
IMS xConnect
No in-app purchases
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