# Openserve Connect vs PocketParent

The clearest difference is device support: Openserve Connect at 2 against PocketParent's —. PocketParent's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Openserve Connect | PocketParent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openserve-connect/id1533061924/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **62** | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Openserve (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677538247) | [Paige Digital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677599506) |

## What reviewers say

### Openserve Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openserve-connect/id1533061924)

This app provides a direct link to Openserve, South Africa's largest telecommunications infrastructure provider. It allows users to check broadband coverage, find ISPs and their deals, test network performance, and manage their fibre services. Users can also track orders, request upgrades, and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

**Highlights:** Check broadband coverage, Find ISP details and deals, Monitor network status and outages, Test Wi-Fi speed and network line, Manage fibre service orders, Request line speed upgrades, Troubleshoot connectivity issues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well designed and laid out
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Looks interesting and convenient
- 👍 Seamless and value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App doesn't open/loads forever
- ❌ Connection issues and service problems
- ❌ Difficult to get help/no customer support
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Poor installation and setup experience

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open or loads indefinitely
- App crashes when running line tests
- App crashes during registration/address entry
- App shows 'all good in the hood' when network is down
- App doesn't allow fault logging

**Requested features**

- Ability to log faults directly
- Improved customer support accessibility
- Clearer installation and tracking information
- Better communication regarding service outages
- Fix app crashes during line tests


### PocketParent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketparent/id6449094113)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Openserve Connect free?

Openserve Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PocketParent free?

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

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*