# AlexConnects vs FirstNet Single Sign

The clearest difference is rating: AlexConnects at 5.0 against FirstNet Single Sign's 1.3. AlexConnects also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). FirstNet Single Sign's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

AlexConnects holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FirstNet Single Sign has 133 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AlexConnects ships an update every 4 months, FirstNet Single Sign every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlexConnects | FirstNet Single Sign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alexconnects/id543583715/reviews)** | [1.3 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstnet-single-sign-on/id1473494515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | — | 2.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [City of Alexandria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462057052) | [AT&T Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290854684) |

## What reviewers say

### AlexConnects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alexconnects/id543583715)

Report community issues, such as barking dogs or utility problems, to the City of Alexandria. Track the resolution status of your reports and receive updates. Pinpoint issue locations with GPS and attach photos for faster service.

**Highlights:** Report community issues, Pinpoint issue location with GPS, Attach photos to reports, Receive status updates, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FirstNet Single Sign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstnet-single-sign-on/id1473494515)

Streamline access to critical public safety applications. Log in once to gain immediate entry to essential tools, saving valuable time and enhancing operational efficiency for verified FirstNet users.

**Highlights:** Single sign-on for multiple apps, Quick access to FirstNet Assist, Immediate access to FirstNet Central, Enhanced security, Time-saving login process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Prevents login
- ❌ Stuck in loops
- ❌ No push notifications
- ❌ Unreliable authentication
- ❌ Difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- 2 factor authentication stuck in a loop
- App does not send push notifications
- Single sign on not in notifications list
- App does not send signal back to website
- Multiple error messages that don't make sense


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlexConnects free?

AlexConnects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FirstNet Single Sign free?

FirstNet Single Sign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AlexConnects or FirstNet Single Sign?

AlexConnects is rated higher. AlexConnects averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FirstNet Single Sign averages 1.3 from 133 ratings.

### Do AlexConnects or FirstNet Single Sign have ads?

Neither AlexConnects nor FirstNet Single Sign shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AlexConnects or FirstNet Single Sign?

AlexConnects ships an update every 4 months, and FirstNet Single Sign every 3 months. Most recently, AlexConnects was updated on October 23, 2026 and FirstNet Single Sign on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*