# Sat vs EXPLORER Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sat at 67% against EXPLORER Connect's 0%. Sat also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). EXPLORER Connect's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EXPLORER Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Sat's written reviews are positive against 0% of EXPLORER Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sat ships an update every 2 months, EXPLORER Connect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sat | EXPLORER Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sat-fi/id881495410/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-connect/id983965032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Globalstar Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/881495413) | [Thrane & Thrane AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/983965031) |

## What reviewers say

### Sat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sat-fi/id881495410)

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.

**Highlights:** Satellite enabled device, Send/receive email, Data communication, Wi-Fi enabled connection, Global coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EXPLORER Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-connect/id983965032)

Manage and operate EXPLORER BGAN terminals with ease. This application allows you to monitor terminal status, configure settings, and even use your smartphone as a satellite phone for making and receiving calls.

**Highlights:** Satellite phone capability, Terminal status dashboard, Configuration settings, Terminal pointing assistance, SIP phone settings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sat free?

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

### Is EXPLORER Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sat or EXPLORER Connect?

EXPLORER Connect is rated higher. Sat averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EXPLORER Connect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sat or EXPLORER Connect have ads?

Neither Sat nor EXPLORER Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sat or EXPLORER Connect?

Sat ships an update every 2 months, and EXPLORER Connect every 10 months. Most recently, Sat was updated on October 15, 2026 and EXPLORER Connect on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*