Comparison

Sandes vs Connexon

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

Head to head
About

Sandes

An indigenous instant messaging platform designed for government organizations, offering end-to-end encrypted communication. It supports encrypted backups and OTP services, with privacy governed by Indian government regulations. Integration with other government systems is available at no cost.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Encrypted backup
  • Encrypted OTP service
  • Government infrastructure hosting
  • Integration with government systems
  • Free to use
Features
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Sandes is an open source based indigenous instant messaging platform developed by NIC, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India to facilitate instant messaging communication in Government organisations. It is hosted exclusively at Government infrastructure. It supports end to end encrypted messaging and encrypted backup and encrypted OTP service. Its privacy and data policy is governed by rules and regulations of the Government of India. Sandes can be integrated with other Government communications systems for sending encrypted messages without any cost. Currently Sandes is integrated with NIC email, DigiLocker and e-office. At present, full features of Sandes app are available only to the Government verified users. Employees of Government organisation need to contact the Nodal officer of their Ministry/ Department for verification. For information about Nodal officers write to us at support-sandes[at]nic[dot]in

About

Connexon

Features
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Welcome to Connexon – The Future of Professional Networking. Say goodbye to paper business cards and missed connections. Connexon is the all-in-one platform designed to help professionals connect, engage, and grow their network in the digital age. Key Features: • Digital Business Cards: Create a stunning, professional profile in seconds. Share your details instantly via a secure QR code or personal link. • Event Discovery: Find professional networking events happening near you. Our real-time map makes it easy to see where the industry is meeting. • Smart Lead Management: Never lose a contact again. Sync and organize the people you meet into a powerful leads list, complete with notes and follow-up reminders. • Seamless Interactions: Scan cards, join events, and chat with new connections directly within the app. • Privacy & Security: You are in control. Manage your data, visibility, and account settings with ease. Whether you're at a global conference or a local meetup, Connexon ensures every handshake turns into a meaningful opportunity.

Screenshots

Sandes4 screens
Connexon4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sandes and Connexon are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Sandes ships an update every 5 weeks, Connexon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sandes versus Connexon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandesConnexon
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNICZordial Technologies Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Sandes

No in-app purchases

None

Connexon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sandes free?
Sandes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connexon free?
Connexon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sandes or Connexon have ads?
Neither Sandes nor Connexon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sandes or Connexon?
Sandes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Connexon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sandes was updated on November 13, 2026 and Connexon on November 5, 2026.

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