REF TEK Recorder Setup vs Hypercube Sat Pointer
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.
Hypercube Sat Pointer
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The HYPERCUBE app for mobile is reserved to the HYPERCUBE customers & installers and allows a step-by-step installation & activation of the HYPERCUBE Terminals. A simple and cost-effective satellite connectivity service, HYPERCUBE connects your assets no matter where they are. Once the HYPERCUBE terminal is purchased, this app enables you to easily choose between available satellites providing coverage for your current location and helps adjusting antenna pointing to improve device performances. Using the app’s easy user interface, you can view the satellite signal strength, provision the terminal over-the-air and create a full installation report. Connecting assets has never been so easy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hypercube Sat Pointer at every 3 months against REF TEK Recorder Setup's every 12 months. REF TEK Recorder Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.6). 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, Hypercube Sat Pointer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REF TEK Recorder Setup | Hypercube Sat Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xeos Technologies Inc. | M.B.I. srl |
In-app purchases
REF TEK Recorder Setup
No in-app purchases
Hypercube Sat Pointer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is REF TEK Recorder Setup free?
Is Hypercube Sat Pointer free?
Do REF TEK Recorder Setup or Hypercube Sat Pointer have ads?
Which is updated more often, REF TEK Recorder Setup or Hypercube Sat Pointer?
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