Sat vs Iridium GO! exec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sat
Transform your smartphone into a satellite-enabled device for email and data communication anywhere. Connect via Wi-Fi to send and receive messages globally, even beyond cellular coverage.
- Satellite enabled device
- Send/receive email
- Data communication
- Wi-Fi enabled connection
- Global coverage
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Sat-Fi turns your smartphone or wireless device into a satellite enabled device. Easily send/receive email and data from any Wi-Fi enabled device from beyond cellular service with the world’s most reliable satellite hotspot. The App is available for Free to Sat-Fi users with the following requirements: •One of the following satellite Phones •Sat-Fi •GSP-1700 •GSP-1600 •GSP-2900 •SPOT Global Phone •Active Globalstar or SPOT satellite airtime plan •Sat-Fi App username and password
Iridium GO! exec
This companion app enables satellite connectivity for your smart devices, allowing for select email, chat, social media, weather, and light web browsing. It also provides access to two high-quality voice lines and an SOS feature for emergencies.
- Satellite voice and data connections
- Two high-quality voice lines
- SOS emergency feature
- Connection Manager for data usage control
- Preconfigured firewall settings for apps
- Quick dial list for 10 contacts
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Iridium GO! exec™ Companion App GO! exec is the world’s first portable, touchscreen-enabled satellite access device. It extends satellite connectivity by enabling the users to wirelessly connect to their smart devices for select email, chat, social media, weather, and light web-browsing apps, as well as simultaneous access to two high-quality voice lines. FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES •Powered by the Iridium Certus® 100 midband service •Iridium GO! exec supports voice and data connections. (Note: The product does not support SMS – Iridium recommends Iridium GO! for users who require SMS capabilities.) •Make calls by accessing your own contact list. •Set up your SOS feature to alert either a personal contact or the International Emergency Response Coordination Center (registration required). •Use our Connection Manager to access Iridium® internet at speeds up to 22 kbps up / 88 kbps down. •Iridium Certus 100 speeds are ideal for standard social media, chat, and transactional apps. •And more! NEW FOR IRIDIUM GO! EXEC •Access two high-quality voice lines using your smart device or the Iridium GO! exec device’s built-in speakerphone. •Create and manage a quick dial list for up to 10 contacts on the Iridium GO! exec device. •Connection Manager: To maximize bandwidth for the best possible apps, this feature helps users reduce the risk of runaway data usage and bill shock. ● Automatically Disconnect After: Iridium GO! exec will terminate your internet session after a predetermined length of time if you get distracted by other tasks or forget to end the session manually. Not done working? You can choose a new duration while the session is still active. ● Web / App Profile: Iridium GO! exec comes with several preconfigured firewall settings for popular apps, like WhatsApp and Teams. ● Data usage counter: Shows how much data has been used by the device (approximation – not to be used for billing purposes). NOTE The Iridium GO! exec device and an Iridium service subscription are required in order to use this app. Start by connecting your smartphone, tablet, or laptop by using the app or by scanning the QR code on the Iridium GO! exec. Connect to its Wi-Fi signal and you’re ready to GO! To learn more, visit www.iridiumgoexec.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sat at 67% against Iridium GO! exec's 0%. Sat also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Sat holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Sat's written reviews are positive against 0% of Iridium GO! exec's.
Sat ships an update every 2 months, Iridium GO! exec every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sat | Iridium GO! exec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 2.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Globalstar Inc | Iridium |
Customer experience
Sat
Iridium GO! exec
In-app purchases
Sat
No in-app purchases
Iridium GO! exec
No in-app purchases
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