Comparison

Balo vs AS Connect

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

Head to head
About

Balo

Features
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Balo (turkish for “Sphere”) is an\u00a0app that helps you create panoramic photos. It automatically merges multiple images into one. The app provides a simple and user-friendly interface that allows you to save or share photos, and preview the final result before choosing it. Whether you're a professional photographer, an amateur enthusiast, or just someone who loves to capture panoramic views, Balo is the perfect app for you. Try it out and experience the joy of creating beautiful and immersive panoramas with ease.

About

AS Connect

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AS Connect – Connecting Dental Clinics, Laboratories, and Patients AS Connect is a digital collaboration platform developed by Alliedstar for dental clinics, dental laboratories, and their partners. By bringing case management, order management, partner collaboration, and patient communication together in one platform, AS Connect helps connect the people and organisations involved throughout the dental workflow. Core Features Case Management Manage dental cases throughout the workflow, from case creation and processing to scanning and order submission. View case information and progress in one place, and quickly find specific records using filters such as patient name, case ID, and date range. Case notes make it easy to record important information and help keep everyone involved aligned throughout the workflow. Order Management Manage orders throughout their lifecycle, from creation and acceptance to processing, readiness, shipment, and completion. Track order status and shipment information, including tracking numbers and estimated delivery dates. Flexible search and filtering tools make it easier to identify and manage pending orders. Partner Management Build and manage partnerships between dental clinics, dental laboratories, and other partners. Send collaboration invitations, manage requests, and maintain existing partnerships from a centralised interface. Clear partnership information helps you keep your business network organised and your collaborations running smoothly. Patient Connection and Communication Help patients stay informed throughout their dental journey by making relevant case and oral health information easier to understand. AS Connect supports clearer communication between dental professionals and patients, helping patients better understand their dental conditions and proposed treatment plans. Oral Health Reports Generate clear and easy-to-understand oral health reports based on patient oral data. These reports help dental professionals review relevant oral health information and provide a more intuitive way to communicate findings with patients, supporting patient education, treatment communication, and ongoing patient management. Orthodontic Simulation The built-in orthodontic simulation feature provides a visual representation of potential treatment changes. By showing before-and-after comparisons, it helps dentists explain proposed treatment plans more clearly and enables patients to better understand potential treatment outcomes. Multi-Institutional Management Manage multiple dental clinics or laboratories under a single account and switch between institutions when needed. Role- and institution-based permissions help ensure that team members only access the information they are authorised to view. Multi-Language Support Use AS Connect in multiple languages to support dental teams, partners, and patients across different regions. The multilingual interface helps reduce language barriers and supports smoother communication and collaboration. Security and Privacy AS Connect provides account and information management features designed to support the secure handling of user and patient information. Users can manage account settings, including password changes and account deletion, while access permissions help control access to authorised information.

Screenshots

Balo3 screens
AS Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AS Connect at none against Balo's 1. AS Connect also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 35 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Balo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AS Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balo ships an update every 35 months, AS Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Balo versus AS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaloAS Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail VyrtsevShanghai Alliedstar Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Balo

One-time1
  • Remove watermark$4.99
None

AS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balo free?
Balo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AS Connect free?
AS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Balo or AS Connect have ads?
Neither Balo nor AS Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Balo or AS Connect?
Balo ships an update every 35 months, and AS Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Balo was updated on October 10, 2026 and AS Connect on October 16, 2026.

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