Comparison

DryLINK vs ExView®

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

Head to head
About

DryLINK

This app connects to smart dehumidifiers and other equipment, allowing users to monitor and control drying processes remotely. It facilitates data sharing, report generation, and automated readings for restoration jobs.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to smart equipment
  • Remote monitoring and control
  • Automated moisture readings
  • Create and share drying reports
  • Team collaboration features
  • Job mapping and location tracking
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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DryLINK is the world’s first restoration app with Bluetooth connectivity to smart dehumidifiers and other DryLINK enabled equipment... E3 is now integrated into DryLINK. Use this revolutionary technology to transform your business. Have complete control of any loss, regardless of the class, category, outside conditions, or equipment used. With the Phoenix DryLINK app you can: Upload and Share Data with Your Team • Create One Company Account with Multiple Users • Connects by Bluetooth to Smart Dehumidifiers and other DryLINK enabled equipment • Make any dehumidifier “smart” with DryTAG RH • Automate the affected area, unaffected area, or an HVAC reading with DryTAG RH • Automate your moisture point readings with DrySENSE • See the Last Known Location of your DryLINK enabled equipment • Add Non-Smart Equipment to Your Company’s Inventory • Log Manual Psychrometric or Moisture Material Levels for Non-Smart Equipment • Record More Than One Visit in a Day • Connects to the DryLINK Cloud Through your Device's Cell Service or Wi-Fi • Stores Data Locally if no Internet is Available • Uploads Data When an Internet Connection is Restored • Use the Job Mapping Feature with your Device's Native Phone App Create and Share Drying Reports • Stunning New Report • Add Your Company’s Logo • Add Rooms and Chambers with Dimensions and add Chamber Notes • Optionally, Use the Built in IICRC Equipment Recommendations • Save Job Setup Time by Auto Selecting Nearby, Running, Smart Equipment • Automatically Import Readings from Smart Dehumidifiers • Create and Share the Drying Log Link by Text or Email • View Data Graphically • Manually Enter Readings from Non-Smart Dehumidifiers and Other Devices Remote monitoring with DryPHONE - Optional DryPHONE Required for these features • Enter daily readings remotely • Plan daily visits based on job site conditions • Receive real-time alerts of your choice Use Alerts to Stay Informed – DryPHONE Required for some alerts • Equipment Alerts – Equipment turned off, last known location, filter, DryTAG battery level • Job Status Alerts – monitor temperature, RH, GPP, and provide notifications if out of range • Job Management Alerts – Job started, completed, not completed on time. Connect to and Control Your Smart Dehumidifiers • Get the Current Psychrometric Readings • Turn Quiet Mode On/Off • Enable Humidistat Mode • Get Notifications of New Firmware and Install it Using Your Phone • Set Filter Reminders Based on Hours of Use • Locate the Smart Dehumidifier to Which You Are Connected • Purge the Water • Turn the Dehumidifier On or OFF • Check for Alerts • Run Diagnostics Mode And much more! To learn more about the entire Phoenix product line please visit www.UsePhoenix.com.

About

ExView®

This app connects to compatible meters to collect, trend, and analyze environmental data remotely. It allows for real-time monitoring, setting alarms, and generating custom PDF reports with photos. Data can be easily shared with team members.

Highlights
  • Remote data collection and trending
  • Real-time dashboard view
  • Bluetooth connectivity up to 90m
  • Programmable high/low alarms
  • Export data as CSV
  • Generate custom PDF reports
  • Attach photos to reports
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About the ExView® The EXTECH 250W Series compatible with the ExView® Mobile App. Connect up to 8 meters of any combination to measure and trend various parameters to help accurately diagnose environmental conditions and inspect/maintain HVAC and rotating equipment. The ExView® Mobile App is an easy-to-use powerful mobile data collection and reporting app. The dashboard provides a quick at-a-glance view of real-time data being collected from all of your EXTECH 250W connected meters. Users can monitor and collect data remotely from the meter(s), this is especially useful when you need to collect data in difficult to access areas. The meter(s) will communicate with the app via Bluetooth® up to a distance of 90 m (295 ft). In addition, you can set min/max alarms to improve response times to potential issues. The app enables you to quickly share data with team members either as a quick .CSV file or a comprehensive PDF report that can include photos of the impacted area/equipment. App Highlights Include: • Portable data collection, trending, analysis and reporting • Visualize Data and trends on your mobile device • Programmable High/Low audible alarms • Export data in .CSV file format • Generate Custom report in PDF • Take snapshots of the measurement area with your smart device • Day mode/Dark mode screen feature • Share data files directly from your mobile device • Connect up to 8 EXTECH 250W meters, any combination • AN250W Anemometer • LT250W Light Meter • SL250W Sound Level Meter • RH250W Hygro-Thermometer • RPM250W Laser Tachometer Please supply all feedback to: feedback@extech.com Thank you. EXTECH Digital Solutions Team

Screenshots

DryLINK4 screens
ExView®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ExView® at 5.0 against DryLINK's 4.3. DryLINK's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExView® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DryLINK has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DryLINK ships an update every 3 months, ExView® every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DryLINK versus ExView®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDryLINKExView®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTherma-Stor, LLCExtech Instruments Corporation

Customer experience

DryLINK

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ExView®

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DryLINK

No in-app purchases

None

ExView®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DryLINK free?
DryLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExView® free?
ExView® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DryLINK or ExView®?
ExView® is rated higher. DryLINK averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ExView® averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DryLINK or ExView® have ads?
Neither DryLINK nor ExView® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DryLINK or ExView®?
DryLINK ships an update every 3 months, and ExView® every 6 months. Most recently, DryLINK was updated on September 16, 2026 and ExView® on September 8, 2026.

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