FlashLink BLE vs Tapp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FlashLink BLE
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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.
Tapp
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The most recyclable datalogger on the planet. Send Tappβs 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | FlashLink BLE | Tapp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ColdTrak | Smart Paper B.V. |
In-app purchases
FlashLink BLE
No in-app purchases
Tapp
No in-app purchases









