Comparison

Connect Me vs HG5

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

Head to head
About

Connect Me

This app simplifies connecting to new Wi-Fi networks by allowing you to scan a photo of the credentials. It automatically extracts the network name and password for a quick connection. Privacy is prioritized as image processing occurs solely on your device.

Highlights
  • Scan Wi-Fi credentials from photos
  • Automatic SSID and password extraction
  • One-tap network connection
  • On-device image processing for privacy
  • Simplifies joining new Wi-Fi networks
Features
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How many times have you asked a friend or family member for their Wi-Fi password? And how often have you mistyped it while trying to connect? Connect Me makes joining a new Wi-Fi network quick and effortless. Simply take a photo of the Wi-Fi credentials, select the network name (SSID) and password, and tap Connect. That's all it takes to join a new network. No more typing long, complicated passwords. No more frustrating typos. Just a simple way to get connected. Privacy First: Your privacy matters! The image is processed entirely on your iPhone. Your Wi-Fi credentials and photos never leave your device!

About

HG5

Features
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Through the Hoover HG5 App you'll be able to: • Control your robot in an easy and intuitive way • Activate the cleaning process from anywhere • Carry out settings and daily scheduling • Choose between different cleaning modes

Screenshots

Connect Me4 screens
HG54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Connect Me at every 3 days against HG5's every 29 months. HG5's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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

Connect Me ships an update every 3 days, HG5 every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Connect Me versus HG5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect MeHG5
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix MauCandy Hoover Group Srl

In-app purchases

None

Connect Me

No in-app purchases

None

HG5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect Me free?
Connect Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HG5 free?
HG5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Connect Me or HG5 have ads?
Neither Connect Me nor HG5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect Me or HG5?
Connect Me ships an update every 3 days, and HG5 every 29 months. Most recently, Connect Me was updated on October 24, 2026 and HG5 on October 27, 2026.

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