Comparison

FlashLink BLE vs Edge Inspections

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

Head to head
About

FlashLink BLE

Features
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The FlashLink BLE application is used to communicate using low-energy Bluetooth with the FlashLink BLE Data Loggers. This application provides easy to use setup and configuration options, START and STOP functions and data can be uploaded into the ColdTrak cloud server for access through standard web browsers. Temperature and Humidity data (on selected models) is easily viewed in the application and on the web server in both graphical and list formats. Reports are available in PDF and CSV and can be easily shared through text or email. Ā· Internet connection is not required to read the FlashLink BLE data logger with this application, however, internet connection is needed to upload data into the ColdTrak cloud server Ā· Monitor logging conditions in real time Ā· Set Logging Intervals Ā· Configure High Resolution Logging for selected conditions providing additional recorded data samples Ā· Delayed Alerts can be configured based on threshold and time, Minimum or Maximum levels Ā· Alerts can be set based on Minimum and/or Maximum settings Ā· Easy to see Visual Alerts Ā· Clear, audible alarms Ā· User-friendly Zoom feature for fast and easy viewing of charts and graphs Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Edge Inspections

Features
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First, download the list of pallets to be inspected (you will need Internet access). Then, disregarding Internet access, perform the inspection by registering the number of defects for each pallet. Also take photos for each pallet. Whenever you are ready, upload the inspections and photos (Internet needed).

Screenshots

FlashLink BLE3 screens
Edge Inspections4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Edge Inspections at every 2 weeks against FlashLink BLE's every 5 months. FlashLink BLE's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashLink BLE ships an update every 5 months, Edge Inspections every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
FlashLink BLE versus Edge Inspections: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashLink BLEEdge Inspections
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColdTrakGerman Vicencio

In-app purchases

None

FlashLink BLE

No in-app purchases

None

Edge Inspections

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashLink BLE free?
FlashLink BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Edge Inspections free?
Edge Inspections is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlashLink BLE or Edge Inspections have ads?
Neither FlashLink BLE nor Edge Inspections shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashLink BLE or Edge Inspections?
FlashLink BLE ships an update every 5 months, and Edge Inspections every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlashLink BLE was updated on October 18, 2026 and Edge Inspections on October 4, 2026.

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