REF TEK Recorder Setup vs MNBLE UPDATE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
REF TEK Recorder Setup
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The REF TEK Seismic Recorder Setup app provides local command and control for the REF TEK Wrangler Portable Broadband High Resolution Seismic Recorder and the SMHR2 Integrated Seismic Recorder & Accelerometer. The REF TEK Seismic Recorder Setup app is used for configuring the REF TEK Wrangler and SMHR2 seismic recorders. Providing the user with full command and control of the unit, including control and configuration of all recorder parameters and real-time status. The Recorder Setup app also features a real-time data graph that allows users to quickly and easily check on how their sensor is working. This app talks to the Wrangler unit via WiFi connection.
MNBLE UPDATE
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Update MidNite Solar's newest products including displays, charger controllers and inverters. Pre-download firmware for off network updates. Find out if you are running the most current firmware for your MidNite device. Search the web, update your social media or use other phone applications while updating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: REF TEK Recorder Setup at every 12 months against MNBLE UPDATE's every 34 months. REF TEK Recorder Setup also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
REF TEK Recorder Setup ships an update every 12 months, MNBLE UPDATE every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REF TEK Recorder Setup | MNBLE UPDATE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xeos Technologies Inc. | Midnite Solar |
In-app purchases
REF TEK Recorder Setup
No in-app purchases
MNBLE UPDATE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is REF TEK Recorder Setup free?
Is MNBLE UPDATE free?
Do REF TEK Recorder Setup or MNBLE UPDATE have ads?
Which is updated more often, REF TEK Recorder Setup or MNBLE UPDATE?
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