Comparison

Control App vs Iridium GO! exec

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

Head to head
About

Control App

This app connects your smart device to a global satellite network for internet access outside cellular coverage. It offers setup assistance, control over shared connections, and visibility of data usage. Features include signal strength indicators, network registration, and device management.

Highlights
  • Setup assistance
  • Shared access control
  • Data usage visibility
  • Signal strength indicator
  • Network registration
  • Device management
  • Firewall pre-sets
Features
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IsatHub control app links your smart device to Inmarsat’s global 3G satellite network via a Wideye iSavi terminal. IsatHub - A global smart device connectivity service that will enable your smart phone or tablet to access the internet outside of cellular or fixed terrestrial coverage. This app will provide you with: · set-up assistance, · full control over shared access · visibility of data usage which comes in useful as multiple devices can share one IsatHub connection Other useful features include: · Signal strength indicator with pointing assistance · Network registration · Manage each connected device with service · access controls and usage counters · Battery / AC status indicator · Firewall pre-set selections · · Two security levels · MAC address filtering · WiFi password control · Terminal temperature warning · Personal assistance button · User help

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Control App3 screens
Iridium GO! exec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control App at 5.0 against Iridium GO! exec's 2.7. Control App also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Iridium GO! exec's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). 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

Control App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iridium GO! exec has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control App ships an update every 6 weeks, Iridium GO! exec every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Control App versus Iridium GO! exec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl AppIridium GO! exec
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInmarsat Global LimitedIridium

Customer experience

Control App

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

Iridium GO! exec

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Control App

No in-app purchases

None

Iridium GO! exec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control App free?
Control App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iridium GO! exec free?
Iridium GO! exec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control App or Iridium GO! exec?
Control App is rated higher. Control App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Iridium GO! exec averages 2.7 from 9 ratings.
Do Control App or Iridium GO! exec have ads?
Neither Control App nor Iridium GO! exec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control App or Iridium GO! exec?
Control App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Iridium GO! exec every 3 months. Most recently, Control App was updated on October 1, 2026 and Iridium GO! exec on October 6, 2026.

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