aircom vs HWM IDT App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
aircom
Configure Aircom™ transmitters wirelessly using Bluetooth LE. This utility app allows users to connect to the device and set up its data collation capabilities from various instruments.
- Bluetooth LE connectivity
- Wireless transmitter configuration
- Data collation setup
- Instrument integration
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Configuration app for Aircom™ transmitters. Aircom™ is a self-contained, battery-powered communications device capable of collating data from various instruments. Using this app you can connect to an Aircom™ transmitter and configure it for use. It uses Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) to communicate wirelessly with the transmitter.
HWM IDT App
This application facilitates the installation, configuration, and testing of Bluetooth Low Energy based logging devices. It allows users to manage device information, communication settings, and sensor readings. The app also supports firmware updates and is compatible with specific logger models.
- Configure device information
- Manage communication settings
- Test signal and sensor readings
- Perform device testing
- Allow device firmware updates
- DataGate compatibility
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For use with Bluetooth Low Energy based HWM loggers, IDT App allows for Installation, Configuration, and Testing of the logging device. Key features and Benefits: - Configure device information and communication settings. - Test the device’s signal, sensor readings and connection. - Deployment capable through the HWM Deployment App. - Allows device firmware updates. - DataGate compatible. - Compatible with Permanet SU (https://www.hwmglobal.com/permanet-su/) and ComLog 2 IS (https://www.hwmglobal.com/comlog-2-is/) Loggers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: aircom at 5.0 against HWM IDT App's 4.0. HWM IDT App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
aircom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
aircom ships an update every 5 months, HWM IDT App monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | aircom | HWM IDT App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YZ SYSTEMS LTD | HWM-Water Ltd |
Customer experience
aircom
HWM IDT App
In-app purchases
aircom
No in-app purchases
HWM IDT App
No in-app purchases
