Comparison

SylvacBT vs Starlink

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

Head to head
About

SylvacBT

This app enables communication with Sylvac Bluetooth Smart instruments. It allows for data sending, requesting, and exporting in XLS, PDF, or iCloud formats. Ensure your instrument's firmware is compatible for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Connect to Sylvac Bluetooth Smart instruments
  • Send and request instrument data
  • Export data to XLS, PDF, and iCloud
  • Check instrument firmware compatibility
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Application allowing communication with Sylvac Bluetooth Smart instruments. Possibilities: ------------------ - Connect 1 instrument - Data send - Data request - Export xls/pdf/iCloud Sylvac instrument compatibility: ---------------------------------------------- Connection doesnít work with S_Dial WORK Bluetooth firmware revision 1.11r 07.10.13 Reconnection to be improved (since devices firmware released May 2014) (check firmware revision, push SET button more than 5s)

About

Starlink

This app helps you set up and optimize your satellite internet connection. It guides you through finding the best installation spot, checking for obstructions, and verifying your WiFi. You can also monitor your network, receive alerts, and troubleshoot issues.

Highlights
  • Identify optimal install location
  • Check for obstructions
  • Set up hardware
  • Verify WiFi connection
  • Receive service alerts
  • Access connectivity statistics
  • Troubleshoot issues
Features
Currently charting
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Starlink delivers high-speed Internet almost anywhere on Earth. The Starlink app is here to help you: • Identify the install location that will ensure the best quality of service • Check for obstructions that can interfere with service • Set up your Starlink hardware • Verify your WiFi connection • Receive alerts for service issues • Access your connectivity statistics • Identify devices connected to your network • Troubleshoot connectivity issues • Contact support

Screenshots

SylvacBT2 screens
Starlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starlink at 86% against SylvacBT's 0%. Starlink also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (115K vs 2). SylvacBT's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Starlink holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starlink has 115K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SylvacBT's written reviews are positive against 86% of Starlink's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SylvacBT versus Starlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSylvacBTStarlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (115K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2115K — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB286 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSylvacSpaceX

Customer experience

SylvacBT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Starlink

All ratings114,965 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews3,058 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.9%

Bugs and requests

SylvacBT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Starlink

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to contact support
  • Unable to load account information in app
  • Inability to add mesh routers through app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to block devices on the network
  • More router configuration options
  • Push notifications for service updates
  • Directional stow option for mobile use
  • Scheduled software updates

In-app purchases

None

SylvacBT

No in-app purchases

None

Starlink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SylvacBT free?
SylvacBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starlink free?
Starlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SylvacBT or Starlink?
Starlink is rated higher. SylvacBT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Starlink averages 4.9 from 115K ratings.
Do SylvacBT or Starlink have ads?
Neither SylvacBT nor Starlink shows ads.

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