FlashLink BLE vs Open Port Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. · 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 · Monitor logging conditions in real time · Set Logging Intervals · Configure High Resolution Logging for selected conditions providing additional recorded data samples · Delayed Alerts can be configured based on threshold and time, Minimum or Maximum levels · Alerts can be set based on Minimum and/or Maximum settings · Easy to see Visual Alerts · Clear, audible alarms · 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.
Open Port Scanner
This tool allows network engineers and security professionals to check the port status of IP addresses or hosts directly from their Apple devices. It enables on-the-go network analysis and security assessments without needing a laptop.
- Check port status of IP addresses
- Check port status of hosts
- Perform scans from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
- No laptop required for scans
- On-the-go network analysis
- Security assessments
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Open Port Scanner is an easy to use tool designed for network engineers and application security professionals to efficiently check the port status of an IP address or host directly from their iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. With this app, users can easily perform port scans without the need for a laptop, making it convenient and accessible for on-the-go network analysis and security assessments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FlashLink BLE at Free against Open Port Scanner's $0.99. FlashLink BLE also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Open Port Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On 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
FlashLink BLE is free to download; Open Port Scanner costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FlashLink BLE ships an update every 5 months, Open Port Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlashLink BLE | Open Port Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DeltaTrak, Inc. | David Lent |
In-app purchases
FlashLink BLE
No in-app purchases
Open Port Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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