EXPLORER Connect vs Alertro SMART ENS
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).
Alertro SMART ENS
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | EXPLORER Connect | Alertro SMART ENS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thrane & Thrane AS | Alertro LTD |
In-app purchases
EXPLORER Connect
No in-app purchases
Alertro SMART ENS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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