Comparison

SilverCloud vs NBConnected

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS location monitoring
  • Vehicle speed and battery life display
  • Historical tracking data playback
  • Fleet management capabilities
  • Automatic location updates
  • Configurable update intervals
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

SilverCloud4 screens
NBConnected4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SilverCloud versus NBConnected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilverCloudNBConnected
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (41K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews34.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLandAirSea SystemCity of New Bedford

Customer experience

SilverCloud

All ratings40,967 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative57.9%

NBConnected

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

None

SilverCloud

No in-app purchases

None

NBConnected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SilverCloud free?
SilverCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NBConnected free?
NBConnected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SilverCloud or NBConnected?
SilverCloud is rated higher. SilverCloud averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while NBConnected averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SilverCloud or NBConnected have ads?
NBConnected shows ads; SilverCloud does not.
Which is updated more often, SilverCloud or NBConnected?
SilverCloud ships an update every 2 months, and NBConnected every 4 months. Most recently, SilverCloud was updated on October 16, 2026 and NBConnected on October 3, 2026.

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