Comparison

Iridium Edge Demo vs PQ Edge

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

Head to head
About

Iridium Edge Demo

This application enables interaction with a specific satellite device and its network services. It is designed to assist developers in evaluating and testing the device's capabilities. A specialized kit is required for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Interact with Iridium Edge device
  • Utilize Iridium network services
  • Developer evaluation tool
  • Supports device testing
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Iridium Edge Demonstrator allows you to interact with the Iridium Edge device and use Iridium network services. It is provided to support developers in their evaluation and testing of this device. This application requires an Iridium Edge and a custom cable, available as part of the Iridium Edge Demo Kit.

About

PQ Edge

Features
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Companion app for PQ Edge. Uses Bluetooth (BLE) to communicate.

Screenshots

Iridium Edge Demo3 screens
PQ Edge2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Iridium Edge Demo at every 3 months against PQ Edge's every 6 months. Iridium Edge Demo also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iridium Edge Demo ships an update every 3 months, PQ Edge every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Iridium Edge Demo versus PQ Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIridium Edge DemoPQ Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIridiumPower Standards Lab

In-app purchases

None

Iridium Edge Demo

No in-app purchases

None

PQ Edge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Iridium Edge Demo free?
Iridium Edge Demo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PQ Edge free?
PQ Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Iridium Edge Demo or PQ Edge have ads?
Neither Iridium Edge Demo nor PQ Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iridium Edge Demo or PQ Edge?
Iridium Edge Demo ships an update every 3 months, and PQ Edge every 6 months. Most recently, Iridium Edge Demo was updated on October 29, 2026 and PQ Edge on October 25, 2026.

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