beadedstream vs Air Link™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
beadedstream
This app serves as a field tool for managing beadedstream cables and data loggers. It allows users to connect their iOS devices to specific platforms for rapid data export and full-featured spot reading capabilities.
- Field tool for beadedstream cables
- Connects to D505 and D605 loggers
- Bluetooth enhancements
- Rapid logger storage export
- Full-featured spot reading
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Designed from the ground up to be your field tool for beadedstream cables and data loggers. Connect your iPhone or other iOS device to the D505 and new D605 platform data logger. Bluetooth enhancements and new app function provides rapid logger storage export and for the first time, full-featured spot reading capability.
Air Link™
Configure and connect your Air Link device for wireless and wired marine electronics. This app allows you to set up Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connections, and manage your device settings. Once configured, the device operates independently.
- Connect Air Link device
- Configure Wi-Fi connection
- Connect Bluetooth devices
- Scan for Air Link
- Manage device settings
- Automatic connection re-establishment
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The SailTimer Air Link™ connects wireless and wired marine electronics (www.SailTimerWind.com/AirLink). Use this app to configure your Air Link. Demo video of this app being used to set up the Air Link with wifi and with the wireless SailTimer Wind Instrument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er_rDp_C3Xo When the app is first used, press Scan to find your Air Link, then press Connect. You can optionally connect the Air Link to the SailTimer Wind Instrument on Bluetooth, using this app. You can also connect your Air Link to wifi for an internet connection using this app. After configuring your Air Link, you can close the app (and could even turn off your phone/tablet). The Air Link will then run, and will attempt to automatically re-establish the same connections the next time it is turned on. License Agreement: https://sailtimerapp.com/Privacy_Policy_EULA_API.htm For any questions, SailTimer Tech Support is prompt and helpful. Email: info@SailTimerinc.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: beadedstream at 100% against Air Link™'s 0%. Air Link™'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | beadedstream | Air Link™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | beadedstream llc | SailTimer Inc. |
Customer experience
beadedstream
Air Link™
In-app purchases
beadedstream
No in-app purchases
Air Link™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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