Comparison

Additel Link vs HygroSoft

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

Head to head
About

Additel Link

This utility software connects to smart instruments via Bluetooth or network for remote monitoring, control, and data download. It simplifies traditional calibration tests, making them more efficient and digital.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring and control
  • Data download and logging
  • Bluetooth and network connectivity
  • Simplified calibration tests
  • Real-time data display
  • Device status and information
Features
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Additel Link is a software for control and application of Additel products. With the support of cloud services, the APP interacts with smart instruments through mobile phone Bluetooth or network, which can realize remote monitoring, control and download data, and provide rich software applications and product services. Many traditional calibration tests are made simpler, more efficient and digital. When the APP successfully connects to the device, it will enter the device page, which usually includes the following contents: • Status area: Displays the battery level and connection mode • Data area: Displays real-time data, provides quick operations such as switching units, setting target values, and configuring channels • Control area: Support zero clear, lock screen, configuration, start-stop record (pressure gauge) and other control functions, different instruments have different control functions. • Application area: Displays some software applications supported by the device, such as data logging; • Device information page: Displays device model, number, device name (modifiable), firmware version, department, communication mode, product information, manual, etc

About

HygroSoft

This utility app allows for easy configuration, adjustment, and updates of new Rotronic devices using your smartphone's NFC interface. It supports device setup even without a power supply.

Highlights
  • NFC interface for device interaction
  • Easy configuration of Rotronic devices
  • Adjustment and updates via smartphone
  • Supports devices without power supply
  • Compatible with HygroFlex series
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Overview Rotronic’s new software generation, HygroSoft, replaces the long-standing and successful HW4 and HW5 software. HygroSoft is available as a free application for iOS. The HygroSoft App is utilizing the NFC interface, allowing for easy configuration, adjustment, and updates of the new Rotronic device generation via smartphone. The NFC interface even supports device configuration without any power supply. Supported Devices • HygroFlex 5 Advanced (HF5A) Series • HygroFlex 3 Advanced (HF3A) Series • HygroFlex 5 Advanced Temperatur (TF5A) Series Further Information For more information, please visit our website at ProcessSensing.com or consult our Online Manual at service.rotronic.com/products-manual.

Screenshots

Additel Link4 screens
HygroSoft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Additel Link at 5.0 against HygroSoft's 1.0. Additel Link also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

Additel Link holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Additel Link ships an update every 6 weeks, HygroSoft every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Additel Link versus HygroSoft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdditel LinkHygroSoft
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB166 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdditel Corp.Rotronic AG

Customer experience

Additel Link

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

HygroSoft

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Additel Link

No in-app purchases

None

HygroSoft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Additel Link free?
Additel Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HygroSoft free?
HygroSoft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Additel Link or HygroSoft?
Additel Link is rated higher. Additel Link averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HygroSoft averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Additel Link or HygroSoft have ads?
Neither Additel Link nor HygroSoft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Additel Link or HygroSoft?
Additel Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and HygroSoft every 8 months. Most recently, Additel Link was updated on September 3, 2026 and HygroSoft on June 1, 2026.

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