Sandes vs Connexon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Encrypted backup
- Encrypted OTP service
- Government infrastructure hosting
- Integration with government systems
- Free to use
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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
Connexon
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Sandes | Connexon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NIC | Zordial Technologies Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Sandes
No in-app purchases
Connexon
No in-app purchases









