Comparison

EXPLORER Connect vs Alertro SMART ENS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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).

About

Alertro SMART ENS

Features
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SMART ENS is your essential community app, powered by Alertro’s cutting-edge technology to keep you informed and safe. Through our app we deliver real-time alerts, news, and updates directly to your mobile device. Stay informed: Receive instant notifications about critical emergencies and incidents related to the community. Stay up to date with local events, announcements, and important information. Stay safe: Tailor your app experience to see the information that matters most to you. Get relevant warnings and safety guidance on how to protect yourself during incidents. You can also report incidents directly to authorities and receive timely updates on their response.

Screenshots

EXPLORER Connect4 screens
Alertro SMART ENS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alertro SMART ENS at weekly against EXPLORER Connect's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EXPLORER Connect ships an update every 10 months, Alertro SMART ENS weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EXPLORER Connect versus Alertro SMART ENS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXPLORER ConnectAlertro SMART ENS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThrane & Thrane ASAlertro LTD

In-app purchases

None

EXPLORER Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Alertro SMART ENS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXPLORER Connect free?
EXPLORER Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alertro SMART ENS free?
Alertro SMART ENS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EXPLORER Connect or Alertro SMART ENS have ads?
Neither EXPLORER Connect nor Alertro SMART ENS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXPLORER Connect or Alertro SMART ENS?
EXPLORER Connect ships an update every 10 months, and Alertro SMART ENS weekly. Most recently, EXPLORER Connect was updated on July 31, 2026 and Alertro SMART ENS on September 5, 2026.

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