SilverCloud vs NBConnected
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SilverCloud
Monitor the precise location of GPS trackers on vehicles and assets in real-time from your mobile device. View speed, battery life, and generate historical playback of tracking data for individual vehicles or entire fleets.
- Real-time GPS location monitoring
- Vehicle speed and battery life display
- Historical tracking data playback
- Fleet management capabilities
- Automatic location updates
- Configurable update intervals
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The SilverCloud Mobile location management software app will allow users of the SilverCloud the ability to view and monitor the precise location of LandAirSea GPS trackers installed on vehicles and/or assets, whether it's a single vehicle or an entire fleet of vehicles, from anywhere conveniently from their iPhone or iPad mobile device. With the SilverCloud Mobile App, users will be able to monitor the speed and battery life of each device by tapping on the icon located on the map. The location also updates automatically, showing the real-time GPS location of the user's vehicles and/or mobile devices. Users will also have the option of generating the Historical Playback of their tracking data to see precisely where their devices travelled. Vehicle updates will be based on user's data plan - 1 minute, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, or as fast as 3 second continuous updates. About LandAirSea Systems: LandAirSea Systems, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of GPS tracking systems since 1994. Since its inception, LandAirSea has been pioneering the manufacturing and development of both historical and real-time GPS-based surveillance technology, supplying vehicle tracking systems for law enforcement agencies, fleet management services and personal vehicle tracking. All of the GPS tracking devices offered by LandAirSea undergo extensive predevelopment research and testing to ensure that our customers are receiving quality products guaranteed to deliver real, measurable results. LandAirSea is committed to designing and manufacturing GPS products that provide precision, simplicity and durability.
NBConnected
Report non-emergency city issues like potholes, graffiti, or trash pickup requests. Track the status of your submitted requests and view others across the city.
- Report non-emergency city issues
- Submit requests for potholes, graffiti, trash, tree trim
- Track request status
- View city-wide requests
- Integrates with city work order system
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The New Bedford 311 app, also known as NB Connected allows residents and visitors to report non-emergency issues to the city, such as potholes, graffiti, trash, and tree trim requests. Reports are automatically entered into the City’s work order system and allow users to track their request as well as other requests throughout the City.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SilverCloud at 4.6 against NBConnected's 3.0. SilverCloud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41K vs 2). NBConnected's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
SilverCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SilverCloud has 41K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SilverCloud ships an update every 2 months, NBConnected every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SilverCloud | NBConnected |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (41K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LandAirSea System | City of New Bedford |
Customer experience
SilverCloud
NBConnected
Bugs and requests
SilverCloud
Reported bugs
3 issues- Device randomly stops working or turns off
- App crashes or freezes during use
- Activation and account management issues
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to set custom geofences and alerts
- Improved historical tracking and reporting
- Integration with other smart home/vehicle systems
- More affordable subscription options
NBConnected
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SilverCloud
No in-app purchases
NBConnected
No in-app purchases









