Comparison

NESS Programmer vs MK UWB Connect

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

Head to head
About

NESS Programmer

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The NESS Programmer allows users to easily configure the NESS downhole tool in a matter of seconds using Bluetooth communication, avoiding the need to use dip switches on the tool's controller board. Avalon Research's NESS downhole tool is a Non-Explosive Setting System. This proprietary, self-contained system runs on battery power and hydraulic fluid. It is lightweight, simple, and incredibly inexpensive to operate. It requires minimal redress and can be used for multiple runs with minimal downtime. Electric power is provided by the onboard re-chargeable Ni-Cad battery pack. Run in tandem with a modified multi-stage setting tool, the NESS is unaffected by wellbore pressure. The hydraulic pump is capable of generating 15,000 psi of continuous hydraulic pressure. The pump uses a specialty heat transfer fluid to provide hydraulic pressure and does not operate on wellbore fluids to prevent contamination. The electronics are encased in an insulated thermal flask and the system is designed to withstand up to 400F for 2 hours. Primary Applications: β€’ Off-shore fields requiring heli-deployed non-explosive setting tools. β€’ High-risk areas where transporting explosives is prohibited, restricted, or unwise. β€’ Operations where multiple well completions require several runs per day. β€’ Time-sensitive jobs that can’t depend on the logistic deployment of explosives, or the availability of a blasting tech. For more information on the NESS visit our website at https://wirelinetools.com

About

MK UWB Connect

Features
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MK UWB Connect is the companion application for the MK UWB Kit Mobile Edition 2.0. It is designed to showcase several UWB demos in a very intuitive way. These demos, such as UWB Ranging, Distance Alert, Tracker and Point & Trigger, allow the user to experiment with the benefits of integrating UWB technology in mobile applications to obtain accurate, real-time location measurements.

Screenshots

NESS Programmer3 screens
MK UWB Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MK UWB Connect at every 10 months against NESS Programmer's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NESS Programmer ships an update every 21 months, MK UWB Connect every 10 months. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
NESS Programmer versus MK UWB Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNESS ProgrammerMK UWB Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 10 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIain SimpsonMobileKnowledge

In-app purchases

None

NESS Programmer

No in-app purchases

None

MK UWB Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NESS Programmer free?
NESS Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MK UWB Connect free?
MK UWB Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NESS Programmer or MK UWB Connect have ads?
Neither NESS Programmer nor MK UWB Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NESS Programmer or MK UWB Connect?
NESS Programmer ships an update every 21 months, and MK UWB Connect every 10 months. Most recently, NESS Programmer was updated on September 10, 2026 and MK UWB Connect on September 10, 2026.

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