ArkConnect vs UBlockout Connector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArkConnect
A private messaging application integrated with the Ark Ecosystem. Users are required to create an account through the ArkCentral App before utilizing its features.
- Private chat functionality
- Ark Ecosystem integration
- Requires ArkCentral account
- Secure communication
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Private chat application designed to work in the Ark Ecosystem. Users first must first create an account via the ArkCentral App in order to use this App.
UBlockout Connector
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The UBlockout Connector app allows you to control your motorized UBlockout shades easily from your smartphone. Before using the app, make sure to set up your UBlockout Connector App account, SmartHub, and motorized shades. With the UBlockout Connector App, you can: * Control up to 30 motorized UBlockout shades * Manage up to 20 rooms * Set up to 20 scenes * Schedule up to 20 timers Once you've linked your UBlockout Connector app account with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you can use voice commands to open, close, or adjust the position of your motorised UBlockout shades. You can also activate individual shades or scenes that are synced with Alexa or Google Assistant, making it easy to control sunlight and manage your rooms. The UBlockout SmartHub is a WiFi to radio frequency bi-directional controller with an integrated RS485 interface. It connects via your home's WiFi router, allowing you to control motorized UBlockout shades through the UBlockout Connector app, as well as interact with systems like Alexa Echo and Google Assistant via cloud API. The RS485 interface provides additional integration options for third-party home automation systems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UBlockout Connector at 10.0 against ArkConnect's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ArkConnect ships an update monthly, UBlockout Connector every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArkConnect | UBlockout Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ArkrA LLC | UBlockout Digital Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
ArkConnect
No in-app purchases
UBlockout Connector
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ArkConnect free?
Is UBlockout Connector free?
Do ArkConnect or UBlockout Connector have ads?
Which is updated more often, ArkConnect or UBlockout Connector?
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