Comparison

FlashLink BLE vs Tapp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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. Β· 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 Β· Monitor logging conditions in real time Β· Set Logging Intervals Β· Configure High Resolution Logging for selected conditions providing additional recorded data samples Β· Delayed Alerts can be configured based on threshold and time, Minimum or Maximum levels Β· Alerts can be set based on Minimum and/or Maximum settings Β· Easy to see Visual Alerts Β· Clear, audible alarms Β· 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

Tapp

Features
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The most recyclable datalogger on the planet. Send Tapp’s paper-based datalogger with your shipment to measure temperature and humidity along the way. All it takes to collect the data is one simple smartphone tap! Datalogging reinvented: greener, faster, more efficient. Say goodbye to plastic single-use dataloggers. Our label, made from agricultural waste, reduces e-waste by up to 90% when compared to traditional models. Aligning perfectly with your commitment to sustainability. Easily access and download reports directly from your smartphone, making your process greener, faster and more efficient. For every shipment. Monitoring temperature and/or humidity, the label is perfect for every shipment. From perishables to electronics, pharmaceuticals to documents, it lets you review all conditions post-transit for optimal handling. App features. β€’ Made for Tapp labels β€’ Read, download & share label reports β€’ Start label reports β€’ Set temperature and humidity limits, interval length, and start delay β€’ Use Label Presets to quickly start a report β€’ Check a label report's status Thanks for being part of Tapp

Screenshots

FlashLink BLE3 screens
Tapp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlashLink BLE at 9.0 against Tapp's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

FlashLink BLE ships an update every 5 months, Tapp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FlashLink BLE versus Tapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashLink BLETapp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColdTrakSmart Paper B.V.

In-app purchases

None

FlashLink BLE

No in-app purchases

None

Tapp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashLink BLE free?
FlashLink BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapp free?
Tapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlashLink BLE or Tapp have ads?
Neither FlashLink BLE nor Tapp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashLink BLE or Tapp?
FlashLink BLE ships an update every 5 months, and Tapp every 2 months. Most recently, FlashLink BLE was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tapp on September 28, 2026.

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