Comparison

ISD Go vs Aura Link

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

Head to head
About

ISD Go

Control and manage wireless smart devices with a user-friendly interface. Connect and operate devices via Bluetooth, and receive automatic firmware updates when new versions are available.

Highlights
  • Connect BLE smart devices
  • Wireless device operation
  • Automatic firmware detection
  • Firmware upgrades
  • User-friendly interface
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ISD GO is an APP specially used to connect Aster wireless smart devices, so as to provide users with a more convenient and user-friendly user interface to operate Aster's smart devices. We have added the following features in ISD GO: 1. Bind Esther BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) smart device Users can bind Aster Bluetooth smart devices with their mobile phones, so that they can wirelessly access and operate the devices through their mobile phones. 2. Firmware upgrade When a new device firmware is released on the official website of Esther, ISD GO will automatically detect it, so as to realize the firmware upgrade of the smart device.

About

Aura Link

Features
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Aura Link is the companion app for compatible Flex Innovations Aura devices. Use Aura Link to connect to an Aura device, read its current settings, make supported changes, and write updated values back to the device. Connect using USB or Bluetooth Low Energy with an Aura Wireless Adapter. Aura Link helps Aura users update, configure, tune, and monitor supported Aura hardware. Key features include: Connect to Aura devices Connect locally using USB or Bluetooth Low Energy with an Aura Wireless Adapter. Update Aura firmware Access supported update and recovery functions for compatible Aura devices. Quick Tune Adjust common tuning values such as dual rates, expo, gains, angle commands, servo output scale, subtrim, and sensor orientation when supported by the connected device and firmware. Monitor device status View live device and receiver-related information when supported by the connected device and firmware. Configure transmitter and receiver settings Review and adjust supported transmitter, receiver, servo port, and control mode settings. Config File Library Create, save, upload, download, share, and write Aura Config Files for compatible Aura devices. Some Config File Library features require an Aura Link account. Account features Aura Link offers an optional account system for account-based features such as cloud-stored Aura Config Files. Core local device features can be used without uploading config files. Important notes: Aura Link requires compatible Flex Innovations Aura hardware. Bluetooth Low Energy communication requires an Aura Wireless Adapter. Some features depend on the connected Aura device, firmware version, adapter, connection method, and platform. Aura Link may request Bluetooth access so it can discover and communicate with a compatible Aura Wireless Adapter. Aura Link is intended for the setup, support, updating, and configuration of compatible Flex Innovations Aura devices.

Screenshots

ISD Go3 screens
Aura Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ISD Go at 11.0 against Aura Link's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ISD Go versus Aura Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISD GoAura Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer深圳艾斯特创新科技有限公司Flex Innovations

Bugs and requests

ISD Go

Reported bugs

56 issues
  • App crashes during updates
  • Device not recognized by app
  • Abnormal network connection for firmware server
  • App not updated for current iOS
  • Bluetooth not reconnecting
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  • Inaccurate current readings
  • Device disconnected during update
  • No device detected
  • App corrupts N series chargers
  • Batteries showing incorrect discharge status
  • Unable to bind to FD-200
  • Bluetooth will not connect
  • Computer doesn't recognize charger
  • App fails to download firmware
  • Drag brake not engaging
  • ESC not staying connected via Bluetooth
  • Timeout messages
  • CM1620: inaccurate battery/power display, cut-off info
  • A8 Air not seen via USB or Bluetooth
  • Unstable firmware update connection
  • FD200: impossible to discharge below 3.0V, limited current options, preset conflicts
  • N16 recognized as N8
  • App shows 'Waiting for device'
  • Bluetooth drops all the time
  • Does not work on iOS 16.5
  • Shows wrong device (N8 instead of 16N)
  • Firmware version mismatch
  • K4 locked on 'UPDATE' screen
  • FD-200 disconnects during discharge
  • FD-200 keeps discharging regardless of parameters
  • App disconnects and won't reconnect
  • FD200 Bluetooth disconnects all the time
  • CM1620: unstable Bluetooth, incorrect charge level display
  • App does not stay connected via Bluetooth
  • ESC70: times out, loses connection, resets to factory settings
  • FD-200 drops Bluetooth signal
  • Bluetooth dropping constantly
  • App loses connection to FD200
  • H605 Air error code
  • New version doesn't work with H605
  • App crashes constantly
  • App does not remember cut off voltage
  • App loses binding to device
  • Fails to connect to FD-200
  • Difficulty re-establishing BT connection
  • K4 won't connect
  • Cannot connect to FD-200
  • Bluetooth connection problem
  • App doesn't find FD-200
  • Bluetooth connection with iPad not working
  • Cannot connect with iPad or Android
  • H605 Air overvolts battery packs
  • Incapable of balance charge
  • Font size too big on iPhone SE
  • Cell voltage not displayed correctly after update
  • Manual calibration doesn't work

Requested features

13 requests
  • Update app for current iOS
  • Fix firmware update issues
  • Improve Bluetooth connection stability
  • Allow discharging to lower voltages (e.g., 0.0V)
  • Increase discharge current options
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  • Fix preset conflicts
  • Improve drag brake settings
  • Add dark mode
  • Add balance charge option
  • Improve font size for smaller screens
  • Allow landscape mode on iPad
  • Add charge volume in %
  • Add alarm for charged battery

Aura Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ISD Go

No in-app purchases

None

Aura Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ISD Go free?
ISD Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aura Link free?
Aura Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ISD Go or Aura Link have ads?
Neither ISD Go nor Aura Link shows ads.

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