Comparison

FlashLink BLE vs Scout IP

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. · 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.

About

Scout IP

Easily manage and analyze IP addresses. View detailed information for each IP and maintain a history of your IP usage. This utility helps you understand your network connections.

Highlights
  • Manage IP addresses
  • Analyze IP addresses
  • View detailed IP information
  • Track IP history
Features
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With Scout IP, you can easily manage and analyze IP addresses, view detailed information about each IP, and keep track of your IP history.

Screenshots

FlashLink BLE3 screens
Scout IP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scout IP at every 5 weeks against FlashLink BLE's every 5 months. FlashLink BLE's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

FlashLink BLE ships an update every 5 months, Scout IP every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FlashLink BLE versus Scout IP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashLink BLEScout IP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColdTrakMikhail Kasianov

In-app purchases

None

FlashLink BLE

No in-app purchases

None

Scout IP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashLink BLE free?
FlashLink BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scout IP free?
Scout IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlashLink BLE or Scout IP have ads?
Neither FlashLink BLE nor Scout IP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashLink BLE or Scout IP?
FlashLink BLE ships an update every 5 months, and Scout IP every 5 weeks. Most recently, FlashLink BLE was updated on November 2, 2026 and Scout IP on October 30, 2026.

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