Additel Link vs MachBackflow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote monitoring and control
- Data download and logging
- Bluetooth and network connectivity
- Simplified calibration tests
- Real-time data display
- Device status and information
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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
MachBackflow
This app streamlines backflow prevention assembly testing by capturing real-time pressure readings or allowing manual entry. It automatically generates accurate reports and manages all your tests efficiently from the field.
- Real-time pressure capture
- Supports all assembly types and procedures
- Autofill property and assembly information
- Accurate, error-free PDF reports
- Cloud synchronization
- Powerful search and filters
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MachBackflow is the ultimate mobile solution for backflow prevention assembly testing. Whether you’re using the Mid-West® Instrument 855® Digital Test Kit, the industry-leading 845® Test Kit, or another model of test kit, the app puts complete control in the hands of the tester. Capture real-time pressure readings with the 855® or manually enter results from any test kit. Generate reports automatically and manage all your tests with ease — right from the field. Key Features: Real-Time Pressure Capture Instantly record pressure values from your test kit – 855® Digital, 845®, and other test kits. Supports All Assemblies & Procedures Test RP, DC, PVB, and SVB assemblies using all known procedures with full compliance. Autofill Property & Assembly Info Pre-fill test forms using address or serial number lookup, or enter details manually. Accurate + Error-Free Reports Eliminate handwriting errors. Sync directly to the cloud and generate PDF test reports on the spot. Powerful Search & Filters Quickly retrieve past tests by status (Pass, Fail, Repair) or assembly type.
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Verdict
Additel Link and MachBackflow both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MachBackflow's written reviews are positive against 0% of Additel Link's. Additel Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. MachBackflow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Additel Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Additel Link against 5.0 for MachBackflow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Additel Link's written reviews are positive against 100% of MachBackflow's.
Additel Link ships an update every 6 weeks, MachBackflow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Additel Link | MachBackflow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Additel Corp. | WTM Solutions, LLC |
Customer experience
Additel Link
MachBackflow
In-app purchases
Additel Link
No in-app purchases
MachBackflow
- Credits 10$24.99
- Credits 100$174.99
- Credits 250$299.99








