SML Connect vs SOCONNECT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SML Connect
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Welcome to the companion app for SML Connect. Manage your Health & Safety from anywhere, even offline. Submit incident reports, complete your checklists, manage actions, and much more. With the SML Connect App, you can even report incidents and complete your checklists offline, no need to worry about having a strong internet connection. Receive notifications for the things that are important to you, so that you can make sure you're always on top of things.
SOCONNECT
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Download the SOCONNECT app to join the University of Southampton Science Park community. This app is for occupiers who can connect with USSP staff, colleagues, and the working community - A Science Park connected. Access building services, meeting room bookings and key information. Whilst making sure you always have access to the latest events, news, and alerts on the Park.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SOCONNECT at every 5 weeks against SML Connect's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
SML Connect ships an update every 4 months, SOCONNECT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SML Connect | SOCONNECT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crushed Ice Ltd | The University of Southampton Science Park Ltd |
In-app purchases
SML Connect
No in-app purchases
SOCONNECT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SML Connect free?
Is SOCONNECT free?
Do SML Connect or SOCONNECT have ads?
Which is updated more often, SML Connect or SOCONNECT?
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