REF TEK Recorder Setup vs UWB Locator
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.
UWB Locator
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For users of the system to locate the valuable equipment in their offices and warehouses. Contact Egg Carton Studios for UWB hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UWB Locator at fortnightly against REF TEK Recorder Setup's every 12 months. REF TEK Recorder Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 12.0). 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, UWB Locator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REF TEK Recorder Setup | UWB Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Xeos Technologies Inc. | Egg Carton Studios |
In-app purchases
REF TEK Recorder Setup
No in-app purchases
UWB Locator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is REF TEK Recorder Setup free?
Is UWB Locator free?
Do REF TEK Recorder Setup or UWB Locator have ads?
Which is updated more often, REF TEK Recorder Setup or UWB Locator?
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