Media Hopper Create vs SMC Service Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Media Hopper Create
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Come and freely access our fantastic video content, featuring excellence in learning and teaching, and our world class research – all available via our Media Hopper Create iOS App. For members of The University of Edinburgh you can: - Upload content directly from your phone or tablet into your My Media area on Media Hopper Create - Download certain material for offline viewing - Access and manage your content - Browse and Search for other content items which are not publicly accessible outside the University
SMC Service Connect
This app connects individuals re-entering the community with essential services. It offers support for housing, food, employment, health, and personal development. Eligibility is based on specific legal and residency criteria.
- Safety Net Services Kit
- Case Management
- Employment Services (550Jobs!)
- Support Groups & Mentorship
- Health Services (mental, substance abuse, dental)
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
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Service Connect: Service Connect of San Mateo County provides a range of services aimed at supporting former inmates as they re-enter the community. Service Connect is available to individuals who have served sentences for specific low-level offenses, who live or plan to live in San Mateo County, and who are enrolled in Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS) or who served their sentence in county jails under the 1170h program. Please check with your Probation Officer to see if you qualify for Service Connect or other re-entry assistance. Service Connect is a collaboration between the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department, Correctional Health, Probation, Human Services Agency, and the San Mateo County Health. Our staff works across agency lines to reduce recidivism and connect clients with needed services. Our services include: Safety Net Services Kit - temporary emergency shelter; emergency food, clothing and transportation vouchers; personal hygiene kits; and assistance obtaining California identification documents. Case Management - assessments for financial benefits and health coverage; links to job training and employment; family re-engagement support; mental health and substance-abuse recovery referrals; and support in meeting personal and probation-related goals. Employment Services - the 550Jobs! program provides employment training and placement. Support Groups and Community Mentorship - weekly support groups for Service Connect clients; peer-to-peer mentoring; courses in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), aimed at encouraging moral decision making; and recovery coaching for those in need of long-term recovery and wellness. Health Services - screenings and treatment for mental health issues, alcohol and drug dependency, and other health and wellness needs, including dental care. For more information on Service Connect, visit our office at: 550 Quarry Road, 2nd Floor San Carlos, CA 94070 or Call (650) 508-6745
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Media Hopper Create at every 10 days against SMC Service Connect's every 6 months. Media Hopper Create also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 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.
Media Hopper Create ships an update every 10 days, SMC Service Connect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Media Hopper Create | SMC Service Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaltura, Inc. | County of San Mateo |
In-app purchases
Media Hopper Create
No in-app purchases
SMC Service Connect
No in-app purchases
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