Comparison

Conductivity Basic for EC115B vs TDSBot

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

TDSBot

Features
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TDSBot tracks incoming and purified water TDS (ppm), temperature, volume of water filtered and its flow rate in your reverse osmosis water filter system. It provides you with real time quality of water, total water filtered, and status of filter cartridges. It notifies you about water quality, leaks, blockage, abnormal temperature and predictive filter maintenance alerts so that you can proactively take action to ensure that your system runs efficiently and ensure good potable water always. Visualize system dashboard, device setup, configure alerts using the free app.

Screenshots

Conductivity Basic for EC115B3 screens
TDSBot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TDSBot at every 2 months against Conductivity Basic for EC115B's every 15 months. Conductivity Basic for EC115B's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). 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, TDSBot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Conductivity Basic for EC115B versus TDSBot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConductivity Basic for EC115BTDSBot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenco Instruments, Inc.WaterTDS Inc

In-app purchases

None

Conductivity Basic for EC115B

No in-app purchases

None

TDSBot

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 TDSBot free?
TDSBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Conductivity Basic for EC115B or TDSBot have ads?
Neither Conductivity Basic for EC115B nor TDSBot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conductivity Basic for EC115B or TDSBot?
Conductivity Basic for EC115B ships an update every 15 months, and TDSBot every 2 months. Most recently, Conductivity Basic for EC115B was updated on October 7, 2026 and TDSBot on October 3, 2026.

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