Comparison

Edge IOT vs iStarmap

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

Head to head

EdgeIoT DashBoard

About

Edge IOT

Features

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EdgeIOT is a B2B IoT device management platform for fleet tracking and asset monitoring. Monitor your connected devices in real time, track vehicle fleets on live maps with speed and direction, manage geofences, and receive instant alerts for device events. Key features: - Real-time device monitoring and telemetry - Live fleet map with speed and direction tracking - Geofence zones with entry/exit alerts - Customizable alert rules (speed, geofence, offline, and more) - Push notifications for device events - Two-factor authentication for account security - Bluetooth device management - Multi-protocol support for tracking and sensor devices

About

iStarmap

Features

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iStarmap is a secure, reliable, and multilingual GPS tracking platform designed for fleet management, logistics, and personal tracking. It offers real-time tracking, live video monitoring, playback, customizable alerts, and professional reports—including fuel, temperature, RFID, OBD, and Bluetooth sensor analytics. For more information or a tailored demonstration, please contact us at info@istartek.com.

Screenshots

Edge IOT4 screens

iStarmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iStarmap at monthly against Edge IOT's every 2 months. iStarmap also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

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

Edge IOT ships an update every 2 months, iStarmap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Edge IOT versus iStarmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Edge IOT	iStarmap
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	34 MB	24 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Abdullah Alfahhad	Shenzhen iStartek Technology

In-app purchases

None

Edge IOT

No in-app purchases

None

iStarmap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Edge IOT free?

Edge IOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is iStarmap free?

iStarmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Edge IOT or iStarmap have ads?

Neither Edge IOT nor iStarmap shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Edge IOT or iStarmap?

Edge IOT ships an update every 2 months, and iStarmap monthly. Most recently, Edge IOT was updated on October 27, 2026 and iStarmap on November 5, 2026.