Comparison

EXPLORER Connect vs HackVault

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

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.

Screenshots

EXPLORER Connect4 screens
HackVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EXPLORER Connect versus HackVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXPLORER ConnectHackVault
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThrane & Thrane ASFrancisco Piedra

In-app purchases

None

EXPLORER Connect

No in-app purchases

None

HackVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXPLORER Connect free?
EXPLORER Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HackVault free?
HackVault costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EXPLORER Connect or HackVault have ads?
Neither EXPLORER Connect nor HackVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXPLORER Connect or HackVault?
EXPLORER Connect ships an update every 10 months, and HackVault every 5 months. Most recently, EXPLORER Connect was updated on July 31, 2026 and HackVault on September 14, 2026.

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