ConnectionAssist vs GlobalRo.am
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ConnectionAssist
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Managing the network onboarding experience. The ConnectionAssist Demo app shows the improved user onboarding experience and management of Passpoint and other network configurations in iOS using the ConnectionAssist SDK, identity, and management service. Credentials and network details are available on request.
GlobalRo.am
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GlobalRo.am from GlobalReach Technology configures your device for seamless, secure connection to the WBA OpenRoaming Wi-Fi network. Simply sign in, enable the secure connection and you’re ready! No more asking for Wi-Fi details; your device just connects at participating venues. And the bonus: your connection is secure and your identity is never shared with any networks you connect to. OpenRoaming is a Wireless Broadband Alliance project. More details can be found here: https://wballiance.com/openroaming/ GlobalReach is an approved identity provider for the WBA OpenRoaming Project. Read more: https://globalreachtech.com/products/wba-openroaming This app is for GlobalReach customers only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlobalRo.am at every 8 days against ConnectionAssist's every 6 weeks. 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.
ConnectionAssist ships an update every 6 weeks, GlobalRo.am every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ConnectionAssist | GlobalRo.am |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BSG Wireless Limited | Global Reach Technology Ltd |
In-app purchases
ConnectionAssist
No in-app purchases
GlobalRo.am
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do ConnectionAssist or GlobalRo.am have ads?
Which is updated more often, ConnectionAssist or GlobalRo.am?
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