Comparison

BlueParrott vs Frankman Connect

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

Head to head
About

BlueParrott

Enhance your BlueParrott headset experience with this app. Customize buttons, integrate with push-to-talk apps, manage settings, and locate your device if lost. Ideal for professional drivers and frontline workers in noisy environments.

Highlights
  • Find My BlueParrott location tracking
  • Customizable BlueParrott Button™
  • Third-party push-to-talk app integration
  • Headset status monitoring
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • In-app support and guides
Features
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The perfect companion for professional drivers and frontline workers who rely on their BlueParrott headset in loud, demanding environments. Customize your headset, stay up to date, connect to third‑party apps and quickly find your headset again if it goes missing. Key features - Find My BlueParrott – See the headset’s last known location on a map, open it in Maps and play a loud sound to help you find it. - Custom controls – Assign the BlueParrott Button™ to actions like mute, answer/end call, battery status and more (on compatible headsets). - Third‑party integrations – Connect your headset to leading push‑to‑talk and dispatch apps such as AT&T Enhanced PTT, Cobra Radio PTT, ESChat, Verizon Push to Talk Plus, Motorola Wave, T‑Mobile and Zello. - Easy control & updates – Check battery, volume and connection status at a glance and update headset firmware wirelessly. - Help when you need it – Follow pairing guides, access user manuals and reach BlueParrott support from within the app. Compatible BlueParrott headsets * BlueParrott B250‑XTS SE * BlueParrott B650‑XT * BlueParrott S650‑XT * BlueParrott M300‑XT SE * BlueParrott M300‑XT * BlueParrott B550‑XT * BlueParrott B450‑XT (BPB‑45020) * BlueParrott B450‑XT Classic * BlueParrott B350‑XT (BPB‑35020) * BlueParrott B350‑XT SE * BlueParrott S450‑XT * BlueParrott C400‑XT * BlueParrott C300‑XT * BlueParrott M500‑XT * BlueParrott Pro B350 * BlueParrott Pro B450 Note: Feature availability depends on your specific BlueParrott headset model and firmware. Not all headsets support a customizable BlueParrott Button™ or third‑party app integrations. Third‑party apps and services may require separate licenses, subscriptions and/or compatible devices.

About

Frankman Connect

Monitor your vehicle's battery, track its location in real-time, and receive alerts for speeding or boundary violations. Access roadside assistance and view dealership inventory for a comprehensive car management experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle location tracking
  • Battery health monitoring
  • Speeding and boundary alerts
  • Stolen vehicle protection
  • Valet mode
  • Trip history and driving insights
  • Roadside assistance access
Features
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Introducing Frankman Connect, your all-in-one solution for comprehensive vehicle management. Stay in control and enhance your driving experience with a suite of powerful features: Battery Monitoring: Keep tabs on your vehicle's battery health to ensure it's always ready to hit the road. Vehicle Location: Never lose track of your vehicle with real-time location tracking. Stolen Vehicle Protection and Reporting: Gain peace of mind with advanced security measures and easily report any unauthorized use. Speeding and Boundaries Alerts: Set personalized speed and location boundaries and receive instant alerts for any violations. Valet Mode: Hand over the keys confidently, knowing you can monitor and control your vehicle's usage. Trips Based on Driving & History: Explore detailed insights into your driving habits and view your trip history effortlessly. Dealership Service Reminders: Stay on top of your vehicle's maintenance schedule with timely service reminders. Roadside Assistance: In times of need, access reliable roadside assistance directly from the app. Dealership Shopping Inventory: Browse the latest inventory at your dealership, making car shopping a seamless experience. Frankman Connect goes beyond ordinary car management apps, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to optimize your driving experience and relationship with your dealer. Download Frankman Connect now and take control of your vehicle like never before. Drive smarter, drive safer!

Screenshots

BlueParrott4 screens
Frankman Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Frankman Connect at 5.0 against BlueParrott's 4.5. Frankman Connect also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). BlueParrott's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frankman Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlueParrott has 8.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueParrott ships an update every 3 months, Frankman Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BlueParrott versus Frankman Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueParrottFrankman Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB187 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGN Audio ASVBI Group LLC

Customer experience

BlueParrott

All ratings8,183 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative72.6%

Frankman Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BlueParrott

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during firmware updates
  • App unable to detect paired headsets
  • Headset randomly turning off

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize button functions
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • Improved app integration

Frankman Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BlueParrott

No in-app purchases

None

Frankman Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueParrott free?
BlueParrott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frankman Connect free?
Frankman Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlueParrott or Frankman Connect?
Frankman Connect is rated higher. BlueParrott averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Frankman Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BlueParrott or Frankman Connect have ads?
Neither BlueParrott nor Frankman Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueParrott or Frankman Connect?
BlueParrott ships an update every 3 months, and Frankman Connect every 5 months. Most recently, BlueParrott was updated on November 1, 2026 and Frankman Connect on October 6, 2026.

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