Comparison

Wakespeed vs Iridium GO! exec

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

Head to head
About

Wakespeed

This app provides a simple and reliable way to configure, update, monitor, and diagnose your Wakespeed Advanced Regulator. It offers pre-defined parameters for various components and an expert mode for advanced customization.

Highlights
  • Configure, update, and monitor WS500 Pro via Bluetooth
  • Pre-defined parameters for alternators, batteries, and BMS
  • Save and retrieve configurations
  • Share configurations with others
  • Import configurations
  • Expert Mode for advanced customization
Features
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The Wakespeed App allows for simple and reliable configuration, updating, monitoring, and diagnostics of your Wakespeed Offshore WS500 and WS500 Pro Advanced Regulator. Create configurations using Wakespeed's 100's of built in of pre-defined, manufacturer recommended configuration parameters for batteries, alternators, and BMS's; select the brand and models you are using from three easy-to navigate screens to create a customized configuration for your regulator -- just pick-n-go. 'Expert Mode' allows the configuration to be further refined and customized, including adjusting the Charge Profile and accessing some of the more advanced options and capabilities. Once you have created your configuration it may be saved for later retrieval, shared with others via the built in 'share' tools (Email, messaging, etc), or sent to your WS500 / WS500 Pro Alternator Regulator. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth to configure, monitor, update, or take logs. With your WS500 regulator 'share' your configuration with a Windows based PC and use the Wakespeed "Universal Configuration Utility" (downloadable at http://www.wakespeed.com/technical ) and a USB cable. Alternatively you can share the configuration to an Android based phone for direct transfer using an OTG adapter. Configuration and updating can even be done before the WS500 / WS500-Pro is installed by powering it through the USB port. Key features include: · Configure, Update, Monitor your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth directly from yoru iPhone or iPad. · Simple 'pick from the list' of 100's of pre-defined Alternators, Batteries, and BMS's to create a reliable and optimized configuration for your install · Save and retrieve configurations for later use. · Share configurations with others using built-in share tools · Import configurations which have been shared with you for use, modification, and/or sending to your regulator. · Share the configuration for later transfer using a Windows based transfer tool. · Advanced 'Expert Mode' allows for modification of pre-defined values, as well as access to advanced features. For more information on this application, supporting tools, as well as the WS500 Advanced Alternator Regulator, visit http://www.wakespeed.com  Email: support@wakespeed.com if you have any questions or need technical support.

About

Iridium GO! exec

This companion app enables satellite connectivity for your smart devices, allowing for select email, chat, social media, weather, and light web browsing. It also provides access to two high-quality voice lines and an SOS feature for emergencies.

Highlights
  • Satellite voice and data connections
  • Two high-quality voice lines
  • SOS emergency feature
  • Connection Manager for data usage control
  • Preconfigured firewall settings for apps
  • Quick dial list for 10 contacts
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Iridium GO! exec™ Companion App  GO! exec is the world’s first portable, touchscreen-enabled satellite access device. It extends satellite connectivity by enabling the users to wirelessly connect to their smart devices for select email, chat, social media, weather, and light web-browsing apps, as well as simultaneous access to two high-quality voice lines. FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES •Powered by the Iridium Certus® 100 midband service  •Iridium GO! exec supports voice and data connections. (Note: The product does not support SMS – Iridium recommends Iridium GO! for users who require SMS capabilities.) •Make calls by accessing your own contact list.  •Set up your SOS feature to alert either a personal contact or the International Emergency Response Coordination Center (registration required). •Use our Connection Manager to access Iridium® internet at speeds up to 22 kbps up / 88 kbps down. •Iridium Certus 100 speeds are ideal for standard social media, chat, and transactional apps.  •And more!  NEW FOR IRIDIUM GO! EXEC •Access two high-quality voice lines using your smart device or the Iridium GO! exec device’s built-in speakerphone.  •Create and manage a quick dial list for up to 10 contacts on the Iridium GO! exec device. •Connection Manager: To maximize bandwidth for the best possible apps, this feature helps users reduce the risk of runaway data usage and bill shock. ● Automatically Disconnect After: Iridium GO! exec will terminate your internet session after a predetermined length of time if you get distracted by other tasks or forget to end the session manually. Not done working? You can choose a new duration while the session is still active. ● Web / App Profile: Iridium GO! exec comes with several preconfigured firewall settings for popular apps, like WhatsApp and Teams. ● Data usage counter: Shows how much data has been used by the device (approximation – not to be used for billing purposes). NOTE The Iridium GO! exec device and an Iridium service subscription are required in order to use this app. Start by connecting your smartphone, tablet, or laptop by using the app or by scanning the QR code on the Iridium GO! exec. Connect to its Wi-Fi signal and you’re ready to GO! To learn more, visit www.iridiumgoexec.com.

Screenshots

Wakespeed4 screens
Iridium GO! exec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wakespeed at 33% against Iridium GO! exec's 0%. Wakespeed also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Iridium GO! exec's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Iridium GO! exec holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Wakespeed's written reviews are positive against 0% of Iridium GO! exec's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wakespeed ships an update every 5 months, Iridium GO! exec every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wakespeed versus Iridium GO! exec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakespeedIridium GO! exec
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)2.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDragonfly Energy Corp.Iridium Satellite LLC

Customer experience

Wakespeed

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Iridium GO! exec

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wakespeed

No in-app purchases

None

Iridium GO! exec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wakespeed free?
Wakespeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iridium GO! exec free?
Iridium GO! exec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wakespeed or Iridium GO! exec?
Iridium GO! exec is rated higher. Wakespeed averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Iridium GO! exec averages 2.7 from 9 ratings.
Do Wakespeed or Iridium GO! exec have ads?
Neither Wakespeed nor Iridium GO! exec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wakespeed or Iridium GO! exec?
Wakespeed ships an update every 5 months, and Iridium GO! exec every 2 months. Most recently, Wakespeed was updated on July 21, 2026 and Iridium GO! exec on June 10, 2026.

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