ACS SmartConnect vs Excelerate Edge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ACS SmartConnect
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SmartConnect is an app developed by ACS for the wireless configuration of sensors and devices from ACS Control System
Excelerate Edge
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The Excelerate Edge Mobile App offers a range of features for robust network monitoring and management from a mobile device. It enables organization management, including product registration and account management, as well as site monitoring and control. Users can monitor internet WAN sources, check network and device policies, and view detailed usage and connectivity status. The Mobile App gives network professionals the ability to deliver an exceptional internet experience for users by providing detailed usage, connectivity status, and quick settings validation at a glance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Excelerate Edge at weekly against ACS SmartConnect's every 3 weeks. ACS SmartConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ACS SmartConnect ships an update every 3 weeks, Excelerate Edge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACS SmartConnect | Excelerate Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACS Control System GmbH | Kognitive Networks Inc. |
In-app purchases
ACS SmartConnect
No in-app purchases
Excelerate Edge
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do ACS SmartConnect or Excelerate Edge have ads?
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