EXPLORER Connect vs HackVault
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).
HackVault
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HackVault is your on-the-go ethical hacking reference, designed for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, students, and enthusiasts who need fast, reliable access to expert-curated hacking instructions. In the ever-evolving world of offensive security, HackVault provides a structured and educational repository of step-by-step guides across key areas of ethical hacking. Whether you're conducting a red team engagement, preparing for a CTF, or studying for a cybersecurity certification, HackVault puts practical knowledge at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EXPLORER Connect at Free against HackVault's $9.99. EXPLORER Connect also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). HackVault's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months). On 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
EXPLORER Connect is free to download; HackVault costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EXPLORER Connect ships an update every 10 months, HackVault every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EXPLORER Connect | HackVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Thrane & Thrane AS | Francisco Piedra |
In-app purchases
EXPLORER Connect
No in-app purchases
HackVault
No in-app purchases
Questions
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