Comparison

Conductivity Basic for EC115B vs Qstarz BLE GPS View

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

Head to head
About

Conductivity Basic for EC115B

Features
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Designed with the everyday users in mind, the Conductivity Basic app, when paired with a Jenco Bluetooth conductivity tester model EC115B, is the simplest way to accurately measure conductivity, salinity, TDS and temperature readings. This app is optimized for the iPhone. Pro edition of this app is available with additional features: • Save reading data with GPS mapping • Annotate saved readings with notes • Share saved readings to other apps • Displays calibration history ▶ One-button Bluetooth pairing Easily pair to Jenco’s Bluetooth conductivity tester model EC115B, which contains the sensors and the processing hardware that accurately convert analog conductivity, salinity, TDS and temperature signals to digital signals. ▶ Easy to use with guided operations Thoughtful screen layout, guided calibration operations and jargon-free instructions deliver the best-in-class user experience. ▶ Quality readings Measure conductivity range of 0.0 to 100.0 µS with resolution of 0.5 µS and accuracy of ±1% full scale; salinity range of 0.0 to 50.0 ppm with resolution of 0.3 ppm and accuracy of ±1% full scale; TDS range of 0.0 to 100.0 mg/L with resolution of 0.15 to 0.5 mg/L and accuracy of ±1% full scale. Reading quality is made possible by Jenco’s 45-year experience in designing and producing water quality instruments. ▶ Practical, useful features Reading quality indicator, temperature display, calibration reminders, and more. ▶ Complete feature list: Reading quality • Displays pH and temperature readings at the same time * 0.0 to 100.0 µS conductivity range * 0.0 to 50.0 ppm salinity range * 0.0 to 100.0 mg/L TDS range * 0.0 to 50.0°C temperature range * 0.5 µS conductivity resolution * 0.3 ppm salinity resolution * 0.15 to 0.5 mg/L TDS resolution * ±1% full scale accuracy * Adjustable temperature reference (15 to 25 °C) * Adjustable temperature coefficient percentage (0 to 4.00) * Adjustable TDS factor (0.30 to 1.00) * Temperature display in °C or °F * Displays last calibration date Calibration • Step-by-step guided calibration procedure Miscellaneous • Displays Bluetooth conductivity tester’s battery life • Pause readings (Hold) ▶ About Jenco Jenco is a family-operated manufacturer with 45 years of specialization in designing and producing water quality instruments. For more information about our Bluetooth conductivity tester, please visit https://www.jencoi.com/wand

About

Qstarz BLE GPS View

Connect to Qstarz BLE GPS devices to view GNSS status, satellite distribution, and signal strength. Record and export GPS data as CSV files, and monitor device battery levels. Supports English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.

Highlights
  • Connect with Qstarz BLE GPS Devices
  • View GNSS status (GPS/GLONASS)
  • Display satellite distribution and signal strength
  • Record GNSS data after position fix
  • Export GPS records as CSV files
  • Show device battery level
Features
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The Qstarz BLE GPS View app is a simple utility application for connecting with the Qstarz BLE GPS Recorder/Receiver from Qstarz International Co., Ltd. The main features are as below: Support to connect with Qstarz BLE GPS Devices Show the GNSS status information (GPS/GLONASS) Show Satellite distribution and GNSS signal strength chart Support recording GNSS data after GNSS position fixed Save GPS records and export as CSV files Show the battery level of the device Languages: English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Requirements: -Compatible with iPhone/iPad -Require iOS 11.0 or later -For use ONLY with Qstarz BLE GPS devices from Qstarz International Co., Ltd., model BL-1000GT, BL-1000ST and BL-818GT.

Screenshots

Conductivity Basic for EC115B3 screens
Qstarz BLE GPS View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Qstarz BLE GPS View at every 3 months against Conductivity Basic for EC115B's every 15 months. Conductivity Basic for EC115B's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

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

Conductivity Basic for EC115B ships an update every 15 months, Qstarz BLE GPS View every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Conductivity Basic for EC115B versus Qstarz BLE GPS View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConductivity Basic for EC115BQstarz BLE GPS View
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenco Instruments, Inc.Qstarz International Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Conductivity Basic for EC115B

No in-app purchases

None

Qstarz BLE GPS View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Conductivity Basic for EC115B free?
Conductivity Basic for EC115B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qstarz BLE GPS View free?
Qstarz BLE GPS View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Conductivity Basic for EC115B or Qstarz BLE GPS View have ads?
Neither Conductivity Basic for EC115B nor Qstarz BLE GPS View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conductivity Basic for EC115B or Qstarz BLE GPS View?
Conductivity Basic for EC115B ships an update every 15 months, and Qstarz BLE GPS View every 3 months. Most recently, Conductivity Basic for EC115B was updated on November 2, 2026 and Qstarz BLE GPS View on November 2, 2026.

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