Compass Connect vs Splashtop SOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Connect
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The Lamprell is releasing this app as part of their ERP software named 'Compass'. Using this application, like any other Smart devices, data will reach your magnificent iOS device through Wifi/3G network.
Splashtop SOS
Enable IT technicians to provide secure, real-time remote support to your devices. Share your screen and receive guided assistance to quickly resolve technical issues. Connect from desktops or mobile devices with bank-grade security.
- On-demand remote support
- Real-time screen sharing
- Bank-grade security
- Connect from desktop or mobile
- Voice call technician
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Secure real-time remote support from your IT technician Easily enable IT to provide secure remote support to your devices while you are at your device or computer. Your technician will be able to remotely screen share and guide you through solving issues in real-time. Why Splashtop? • Simple on-demand support across your desktop and/or mobile devices • Bank-grade security to keep you secure • Live support when you need it • Control who connects to your devices at all times Experience Splashtop Today 1. Download the SOS app on the devices/computers you would like your tech to connect to 2. Share the session ID with your remote technician 3. That’s it! Your technician can now provide the remote support you need! Key Features: • Connect from desktops or other mobile devices • Voice call your technician for assistance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Compass Connect at 8.0 against Splashtop SOS's 17.0. 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.
Compass Connect ships an update every 4 months, Splashtop SOS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Connect | Splashtop SOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Compass Developer | Splashtop Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Compass Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Splashtop SOS
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes (implied by scammer use)
- Inability to control device remotely (mentioned by one user)
- Only works in portrait mode (mentioned by one user)
Requested features
2 requests- Improved security to prevent scammer misuse
- Better user education on scam prevention
In-app purchases
Compass Connect
No in-app purchases
Splashtop SOS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass Connect free?
Is Splashtop SOS free?
Do Compass Connect or Splashtop SOS have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass Connect or Splashtop SOS?
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