CABLE Util vs WATCH LINK Heart Rate App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CABLE Util
This device acts as a standalone converter, transforming ANT+ sensor data into standard Bluetooth Smart connections. It enables various fitness sensors like heart rate monitors and power meters to be used with Bluetooth-compatible apps. It also offers a security feature to alert you if an attached object is moved.
- ANT+ to Bluetooth Smart conversion
- Supports heart rate, power, speed, cadence
- Compatible with fitness equipment sensors
- FE-C trainer control via BLE FTMS
- Object security alert feature
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The CABLE (Convert ANT to BLE) is a revolutionary stand alone device which converts ANT+ sensor products into industry standard Bluetooth Smart connections. The ANT+ data is then available in any application capable of consuming Bluetooth Smart profile data for: • Heart Rate • Bike Power (All Types) • Bike Speed & Cadence • Running Speed & Cadence • Fitness Equipment (Bike Trainer, Treadmill, Rower, Climber, Cross, Trainer) Full control of a FE-C enabled ANT+ trainer via BLE FTMS (Fitness Machine Service) supported apps. This is the only stand-alone ANT+ to Bluetooth Smart converter on the market. The CABLE also operates as a security device when attached to an object. When the security mode is enabled your phone will alert you if someone moves the object. Perfect for the coffee rides with your friends.
WATCH LINK Heart Rate App
This app allows your Apple Watch to broadcast heart rate data to compatible fitness equipment. Connect to treadmills, bikes, rowers, and more from popular brands. Requires a separate WATCH LINK device to function.
- Broadcast Apple Watch heart rate
- Connect to smart fitness equipment
- Supports Peloton, Garmin, Wahoo, and more
- Stream to ANT+ compatible devices
- Stream to Bluetooth compatible devices
- Save heart rate to Health/Activity
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Turn your Apple Watch into a connectable heart rate monitor! Broadcast your Apple Watch heart rate directly to smart equipment consoles. Connect to bikes, treadmills, rowers, and more from brands you know and love: Peloton®, Woodway®, Garmin®, Wahoo®, Hydrow®, Concept2®. The WATCH LINK® Pod enables you to stream heart rate from your Apple Watch to any ANT+ compatible bike computer. The WATCH LINK® USB enables you to stream heart rate from your Apple Watch to any ANT+ or Bluetooth-compatible equipment. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION* The Watch Link app requires a WATCH LINK® device. Visit watchlink.app to learn more. Connect a WATCH LINK® to the app easily with step-by-step instructions. Once connected, your Apple Watch can stream heart rate to your workout gear. Enable 'Save to Health/Activity' in the app to fill your rings! APPLE WATCH REQUIRED This app requires a connected Apple Watch to function properly. Requires Apple watch series 3 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WATCH LINK Heart Rate App at 4.0 against CABLE Util's 3.3. WATCH LINK Heart Rate App also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 38%) and ratings volume (152 vs 28). CABLE Util's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
WATCH LINK Heart Rate App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WATCH LINK Heart Rate App has 152 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of CABLE Util's written reviews are positive against 73% of WATCH LINK Heart Rate App's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CABLE Util | WATCH LINK Heart Rate App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (28 ratings) | 4.0 (152 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | 73.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 152 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NPE Inc | Bred Ventures Inc |
Customer experience
CABLE Util
WATCH LINK Heart Rate App
Bugs and requests
CABLE Util
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WATCH LINK Heart Rate App
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on latest iOS version
- Disconnects during workouts
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable app interface
- Compatibility with more fitness equipment
- Ability to use Apple Watch workout app in background
In-app purchases
CABLE Util
No in-app purchases
WATCH LINK Heart Rate App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CABLE Util free?
Is WATCH LINK Heart Rate App free?
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Do CABLE Util or WATCH LINK Heart Rate App have ads?
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