Comparison

Galcon GSI (2020) vs XTConnect Mobile

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

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About

Galcon GSI (2020)

This app provides comprehensive control over GSI irrigation controllers. It allows for manual operation of stations and programs, system testing, and full irrigation programming. Users can monitor irrigation in real-time, handle alerts, and review logs.

Highlights

Manual station and program operation
Irrigation system testing
Full irrigation programming
Live irrigation monitoring
Alerts handling
Irrigation logs

Features

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The GSI App enables full control of the GSI irrigation controllers. The App enables manual operation of stations and programs, and testing the irrigation system. In addition, the App enable full irrigation programing of the controllers. The App shows live monitoring of the irrigation, alerts handling and irrigation logs. This App is completely new, and designed to replace the old app, with enhanced graphical design and performance. Website: https://gsi.galcon-smart.com/ GSI

About

XTConnect Mobile

Features

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XT Connect allows users to access assigned barn sites to view current conditions, make changes, and see alarms. Security settings to limit access to read-only or full access. Works with Ventra XT controls including Smart VX. Requires internet connectivity and VLink node hardware present on farm site(s)

Screenshots

Galcon GSI (2020)4 screens

XTConnect Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: XTConnect Mobile at none against Galcon GSI (2020)'s shown. Galcon GSI (2020)'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Galcon GSI (2020) ships an update every 6 weeks, XTConnect Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Galcon GSI (2020) versus XTConnect Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Galcon GSI (2020)	XTConnect Mobile
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks — better	Every 4 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	48 MB	163 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Galcon	Val Products, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Galcon GSI (2020)

No in-app purchases

None

XTConnect Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Galcon GSI (2020) free?

Galcon GSI (2020) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is XTConnect Mobile free?

XTConnect Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Galcon GSI (2020) or XTConnect Mobile have ads?

Galcon GSI (2020) shows ads; XTConnect Mobile does not.

Which is updated more often, Galcon GSI (2020) or XTConnect Mobile?

Galcon GSI (2020) ships an update every 6 weeks, and XTConnect Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Galcon GSI (2020) was updated on October 24, 2026 and XTConnect Mobile on October 27, 2026.