Comparison

SmartController vs Contel Connected

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

Head to head
About

SmartController

Features
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Brigade’s new SmartController dongle and app allows users to remotely configure a Brigade MDR via the SmartController app. Features include – β€’ Display live information including device, storage and network status β€’ Playback footage stored on the MDR β€’ View live images from the MDR β€’ Create exclusive Wi-fi hotspots so that mobile devices can connect to individual MDRs β€’ Export data, upgrade firmware, load configuration data and much more For more information on SmartController and Mobile Digital Recording, visit - https://brigade-electronics.com/mdr-hub/

About

Contel Connected

Features
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Contel Connected is a state-of-the-art, web-based fleet tracking platform designed to optimise fleet performance and increase productivity and efficiency. Simple to set up, this sophisticated hardware-agnostic system is compatible with a vast array of devices, allowing the freedom for customers to pair it with existing or upgraded hardware. With features for monitoring and managing a range of fleet elements, including driver habits, fuel consumption and asset location, Contel Connected has the capacity to accommodate even the most complex of projects, and is well suited to both start-ups and well-established enterprises. As an innovative online platform, the software is customisable to the specific needs of any fleet, allowing users to focus on the KPIs that are most important for their operations in order to optimise and streamline fleet performance.

Screenshots

SmartController4 screens
Contel Connected4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartController at 9.0 against Contel Connected's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartController ships an update every 12 months, Contel Connected every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SmartController versus Contel Connected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartControllerContel Connected
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 months β€” betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrigade Electronics Group PLCContel LTD

In-app purchases

None

SmartController

No in-app purchases

None

Contel Connected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartController free?
SmartController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contel Connected free?
Contel Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartController or Contel Connected have ads?
Neither SmartController nor Contel Connected shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartController or Contel Connected?
SmartController ships an update every 12 months, and Contel Connected every 23 months. Most recently, SmartController was updated on September 8, 2026 and Contel Connected on May 15, 2026.

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