Comparison

ConnectUC vs CEAO

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

Head to head
About

ConnectUC

This app provides comprehensive business phone and unified communications features, including voice calling, SMS, visual voicemail with transcriptions, and co-worker presence. It integrates PBX functionality into a single application, accessible across web, desktop, and mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Voice calling with transfers and conference calling
  • Visual voicemail with transcriptions
  • SMS using business number
  • Co-worker presence and status
  • All-in-one PBX functionality
Features
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ConnectUC gives you full access to your business phone and unified communications with voice calling, text messaging, voicemail, co-worker presence, meetings, and more. It works across web, desktop, and mobile apps. Calls - Stay connected, no matter where you are! With the ability to take your extension with you, you can easily place or receive calls with features like call transfers, conference calling, call history, recordings and more. Visual Voicemail with Transcriptions - Never miss a voicemail with visual voicemail that includes transcriptions, allowing you to quickly and easily read your messages. All-in-One App - Access PBX functionality seamlessly within one application, eliminating the need for multiple portals. Co-Worker Status - Real-time coworker phone status with integrated presence allows users at a glance to see the phone and status of users throughout the company, whether they are using their deskphone or ConnectUC. SMS - Send and receive text messages using SMS with your business phone number associated with your extension, without needing to use your personal phone number. Messaging for Chat and Collaboration (coming soon) - Chat and collaborate with your team over messages with individual and group messaging. Meetings (coming soon) - Group meetings with video and screen sharing with anyone inside or outside of your company. Flexible Fax (coming soon) - Send and receive faxes directly from the UC Client, complete with multiple numbers and cover pages. Keep in mind: ConnectUC was built to work with your UCaaS service and requires a UCaaS account.

About

CEAO

Features
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CEAO – County Engineers Association of Ohio CEAO is the official mobile information hub for the County Engineers Association of Ohio, designed to connect professionals and stakeholders involved in transportation and infrastructure across the state. Built for county engineers, public officials, industry partners, and others with ties to Ohio’s transportation network, the CEAO app provides centralized, easy-to-navigate access to essential organizational resources, contacts, and updates—all in one place. Key Features: County Roster - Quickly find and connect with county engineers and offices across Ohio. ODOT Section - Access relevant Ohio Department of Transportation information and contacts. State Legislative Representatives - Stay informed with direct access to Ohio state legislative representatives connected to transportation and infrastructure matters. Chat Feature - Communicate efficiently with fellow members and stakeholders within the CEAO network. Supporting Members Directory - Easily locate and engage with CEAO supporting members and industry partners. Events Calendar - View upcoming conferences at a glance. Why CEAO: Centralized information for Ohio’s transportation community Designed specifically for professionals in public infrastructure Reliable, up-to-date, and easy to use Whether you’re managing county infrastructure, collaborating with state agencies, or staying informed on legislative developments, CEAO helps keep Ohio’s transportation community connected and informed.

Screenshots

ConnectUC4 screens
CEAO4 screens

Verdict

The call

ConnectUC and CEAO are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

ConnectUC ships an update fortnightly, CEAO weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ConnectUC versus CEAO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectUCCEAO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperConnectUC LLCCounty Engineers Association of Ohio

In-app purchases

None

ConnectUC

No in-app purchases

None

CEAO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ConnectUC free?
ConnectUC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CEAO free?
CEAO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ConnectUC or CEAO have ads?
Neither ConnectUC nor CEAO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectUC or CEAO?
ConnectUC ships an update fortnightly, and CEAO weekly. Most recently, ConnectUC was updated on October 14, 2026 and CEAO on September 23, 2026.

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