secureNT vs ExplorOz Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
secureNT
This app provides essential information for preparing for and navigating emergency situations in the Northern Territory. It includes details on shelter locations, emergency kit contents, and links to official alerts and warnings.
- Emergency shelter locations
- Emergency kit checklist
- Official alerts and warnings
- Information for Northern Territory residents
- Disaster preparedness guidance
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The SecureNT application is an initiative of the Northern Territory Government and was developed with financial support from the Northern Territory Disaster Reliance Fund. The app provides information on preparing for and getting through emergency situations in the Northern Territory including emergency shelter locations in major centres, a list of what you should include in an emergency kit and links to official Northern Territory alerts and warnings. The information made available on this secureNT application is provided solely for information purposes to assist in the preparation for and dealing with emergency situations in the Northern Territory. Local conditions may vary and you should always follow the direction of Police, Fire and Emergency Service staff. You should not rely on this application alone for updates or information during an emergency situation. If telecommunication or electricity services are interrupted you may not be able to access web based information. Stay tuned to local media and ensure a battery operated radio is included as part of your emergency kit. For more information visit www.secureNT.nt.gov.au
ExplorOz Tracker
This app records your GPS location data, even offline, to create a visual map of your travels. You can share your progress with others and monitor multiple devices. It requires a membership license for personal tracking.
- Offline GPS tracking
- Automatic syncing
- Privacy geofencing
- Multi-device viewing
- Route line display
- Save/Edit tools
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Track Your Adventures with ExplorOz Tracker! Explore the world with confidence using your iPhone or iPad! Track your trips anywhere, even offline. KEY FEATURES - No maps to download or use within this app (this is not a navigation or mapping app) - No account needed to view another person's trip progress - Membership license required to enable device tracking on your own device - follow the in-app link for details. DEVICE TRACKING With a Member account, the app detects your device's movement and records GPS readings to collect highly accurate "position data" as you travel. This data can be recorded without a WiFi or mobile data connection and automatically syncs to your account on our server when your device connects to the internet. Your traveled path is displayed as a route line on a map, and privacy options let you decide who can view your map. Your map will also appear in the app for your own use. Share your Tracker map link with selected friends and family so they can view your tracking on any device using the Tracker app or on the ExplorOz website. Ask them to download this app - it's free! Install Tracker on other family devices to monitor their movements (e.g., ensuring children reach school safely, tracking a partner who runs or cycles, or monitoring a family member on holiday). Simply log in to the app with your Member account to control the settings. Each app download is free! APP FEATURES -Tracks online & offline -Automatically syncs & updates your personal map -Uses Geofences to hide your movement in sensitive areas -Includes Save/Edit tools -Allows viewing of tracking from multiple devices within one app -No maps to download or use within this app (this is not a navigation or mapping app) GPS OPERATION: For Tracking, your device must have an inbuilt or external GPS to show the current position and use navigation features. If you have a WiFi-only iPad, connect an external GPS receiver. NETWORK CONNECTION: While tracking can occur without an internet connection, a network connection is required to sync all stored position data to your personal Tracking map. BATTERY USAGE: Tracking can be done while the app runs in the background and with the screen-saver on. Note that GPS usage may decrease battery life. Download ExplorOz Tracker now and start your adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: secureNT at 100% against ExplorOz Tracker's 58%. secureNT also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
secureNT ships an update every 4 months, ExplorOz Tracker every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | secureNT | ExplorOz Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 58.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northern Territory of Australia | I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
secureNT
ExplorOz Tracker
In-app purchases
secureNT
No in-app purchases
ExplorOz Tracker
No in-app purchases
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