Comparison

Wio Link vs Robotics NLK

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

Head to head
About

Wio Link

This app simplifies the creation of connected IoT projects using Wi-Fi development boards and Grove modules. It allows for visual programming and plug-and-play integration without the need for hardware programming or soldering.

Highlights
  • Visual programming
  • No soldering required
  • Grove module support
  • Plug & play interface
  • API support
  • Cloud service integration
  • Cost-effective development
Features
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Wio Link is a Wi-Fi development board to build connected IoT projects with Groves. It’s based on ESP8266 Wi-Fi SoC, supporting a bunch of Grove modules. Simplify your development of IoT devices without requirements of hardware programming or soldering. Features: * Visual programming * No soldering * Supported by Grove family * Plug & play interface * API supported * Easy to integrate to Cloud services * Cost effective

About

Robotics NLK

Features
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Robotics NLK is an app letting you configure custom missions, relying on iPhone/iPad sensors. The goal is to get maximum out of your iOS device, with maximum flexibility and configurability. In the nearest future it will be possible to order BLE/WiFi accessories making your missions even more powerful, transforming your mobile device into a robot. ** Features ** * Synced Maps * - Compare Maps keeping them in Sync - while moving position on one map - synced maps will move as well. GEOINT tool. - Support for default maps as well as OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap - with caching mechanism - so that cached map tiles are operational offline. * Configurable Tabata Timer * - Super flexible Tabata Timer - with actions like pronouncing phrases, or vibrating. Configured as Nodes. - This lets you setup any custom workout with voice commands guidance. * GPS Track Recorder * - Record your GPS Track, Run Track, Hike Track. The GeoJSON is recorded. - Export or View the GeoJSON track over the Map. - Visualise the tracks as a beautiful FlyOver Video for sharing. * iCloud Baby Monitor / Security Camera * - Capture slideshow images on first device with your iCloud active. - Read slideshow images using another device with your iCloud active. Syncs approximately each 10 seconds. - Secure data transfer via your iCloud between your devices. No external servers get access to your data. * WiFi/BLE Baby Monitor / Security Camera * - Capture slideshow images on one device, which will broadcast it via your Local Network. - Receive slideshow images on another device in the same Local Network. Syncs approximately each second. - Secure data transfer via your Local Network between several RNLK app installations. * REST API cURL Calls * - Call any url at any event in the mission - by triggering a cURL.

Screenshots

Wio Link1 screens
Robotics NLK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wio Link at none against Robotics NLK's 1. Wio Link also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Robotics NLK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wio Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wio Link ships an update monthly, Robotics NLK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wio Link versus Robotics NLK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWio LinkRobotics NLK
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB361 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeeed Technology LimitedIevgen Naloiko

In-app purchases

None

Wio Link

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Robotics NLK

One-time1
  • Private Mode - No Event Logging$9.99

Questions

Is Wio Link free?
Wio Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Robotics NLK free?
Robotics NLK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wio Link or Robotics NLK have ads?
Neither Wio Link nor Robotics NLK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wio Link or Robotics NLK?
Wio Link ships an update monthly, and Robotics NLK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wio Link was updated on October 17, 2026 and Robotics NLK on October 2, 2026.

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