EXPLORER Connect vs Iridium GO! exec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EXPLORER Connect
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.
- Satellite phone capability
- Terminal status dashboard
- Configuration settings
- Terminal pointing assistance
- SIP phone settings
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EXPLORER CONNECT simplifies management and usage of EXPLORER 510, 710, and 323 terminals. Via the Connect app, it is possible to monitor and configure the terminals. A satellite phone capability is part of the app that enables making and receiving calls using a smart phone connected to an EXPLORER satellite terminal. The EXPLORER Connect main menu includes: - Satellite phone - Use your smart phone as a satellite phone to make and receive calls with EXPLORER BGAN terminals*. - Dashboard - Overview of terminal status. - Settings - extended menu with access to phone settings (SIP), terminal pointing assistance, terminal webpage, and About page. *Note: For use of Satellite Phone, the phone/tablet must support IP Telephony (SIP).
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 rating: EXPLORER Connect at 5.0 against Iridium GO! exec's 2.7. Iridium GO! exec's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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.
EXPLORER Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
EXPLORER Connect ships an update every 10 months, Iridium GO! exec every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EXPLORER Connect | Iridium GO! exec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.7 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thrane & Thrane AS | Iridium Satellite LLC |
Customer experience
EXPLORER Connect
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In-app purchases
EXPLORER Connect
No in-app purchases
Iridium GO! exec
No in-app purchases
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