Comparison

secureNT vs ExplorOz Tracker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS tracking
  • Automatic syncing
  • Privacy geofencing
  • Multi-device viewing
  • Route line display
  • Save/Edit tools
Features
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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!

Screenshots

secureNT3 screens
ExplorOz Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
secureNT versus ExplorOz Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersecureNTExplorOz Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNorthern Territory of AustraliaI.T. Beyond Pty Ltd

Customer experience

secureNT

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ExplorOz Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

secureNT

No in-app purchases

None

ExplorOz Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is secureNT free?
secureNT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExplorOz Tracker free?
ExplorOz Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do secureNT or ExplorOz Tracker have ads?
Neither secureNT nor ExplorOz Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, secureNT or ExplorOz Tracker?
secureNT ships an update every 4 months, and ExplorOz Tracker every 11 months. Most recently, secureNT was updated on September 20, 2026 and ExplorOz Tracker on September 21, 2026.

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