The ADIA App vs CommBox Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
The ADIA App
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The Australian Drilling Industry Association are excited to announce the release of our first-ever app. The app features useful information and tools for mineral exploration, waterwell, geotechnical and environmental sectors. Calculators There are 13 calculators which provide outputs for requirements like up-hole velocity using air or mud, fluid pump outputs, cementing volumes and mud density adjustments. Conversions The ability to convert units between metric and imperial when measuring length, volume, pressure and weight, etc. Reference Information Easy-to-use scrolling tables that show dimensions and weights for drill bits and the different types of drill rods used across the range of drilling methods including RC, waterwell, exploration and HDD. Fishing FlowchartΒ A useful step-by-step guide for planning a recovery operation of an object that has been left down the drill hole. Geology Identification This useful guide starts with the three main rock types and extends to the more specific grades, including their strength and rating on the Mohβs scale which will assist with correct drill bit selection.
CommBox Connect
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CommBox Connect is an application that enables screen sharing between personal iOS devices and CommBox screens. Main features: 1. Share videos, audios, pictures, and documents from your iOS device to the CommBox screen. 2. Use your iOS device as a camera to broadcast live images on the CommBox screen in real time. 3. Use your iOS device as a remote control for the CommBox screen. 4. Share the screen content from the CommBox screen to your iOS device. * Currently for use on CommBox Classic S4 models only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The ADIA App at every 3 months against CommBox Connect's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The ADIA App ships an update every 3 months, CommBox Connect every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The ADIA App | CommBox Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months β better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Icarus Industrial Design Pty Ltd | CommBox Pty. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
The ADIA App
No in-app purchases
CommBox Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The ADIA App free?
Is CommBox Connect free?
Do The ADIA App or CommBox Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, The ADIA App or CommBox Connect?
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