Comparison

Emlid Flow vs Aquaread BlueLink

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

Head to head
About

Emlid Flow

Manage Emlid Reach receivers and perform positioning tasks like point collection, topographic mapping, and earthworks. Offers free and pro plans with features for basic to advanced surveying workflows, including team collaboration and cloud sync.

Highlights
  • Receiver management (base/rover setup, RTK/PPK configuration)
  • Point collection and stakeout
  • Import/export various file formats (CSV, DXF, KML, Shapefile)
  • Extensive coordinate system library
  • Cloud sync with Emlid Flow 360
  • Team collaboration features
  • Advanced surveying tools (lines, polygons, DTM support)
Features
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Emlid Flow is a companion app for Emlid Reach receivers, designed to manage devices and handle all your positioning tasks in one place. The app has Free and Pro plans for a wide range of applications, from ground control point collection to topographic mapping and earthworks. What you get with the free version: - Full control of your receivers: set up base and rover, update, configure RTK and PPK. - Point collection and stakeout. - Import/Export CSV, DXF, KML, or Shapefile files. - Built-in coordinate system library with over 1000 systems. - Ability to create custom coordinate systems. - Base shift. - Cloud sync with Emlid Flow 360. - Team collaboration with up to 10 members. Emlid Flow 360 is the web platform where you can access all data from the app and vice versa! Sync works instantly, allowing you to prepare, manage, and export projects in the office without manual file transfers and even with the receiver at hand. For more advanced survey workflows, Emlid Flow offers Pro Plan: - Collect and stakeout lines and polygons. - Stakeout reports and collect rules for accuracy control. - Survey codes to better differentiate data. - DTM support. - Auto collection tool to free your hands. - Inverse & Traverse for geometry calculations. - Team collaboration with an unlimited number of members. And much more with continuous updates! Try Pro Plan with a 30-day trial available on all platforms. Terms of use: https://emlid.com/legal/#apps-terms Privacy Policy: https://emlid.com/legal/#privacy

About

Aquaread BlueLink

Features
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Discover the all-new BlueLink app, the official companion for Aquaread water quality probes. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful monitoring station. With BlueLink, you can easily connect to your AquaProbe or AquaSonde via the BlueLink Bluetooth module to view, record, and analyze your environmental data in real time. Whether you are in the field or analyzing results later, BlueLink gives you full control over your water quality monitoring. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: View live data from your probe instantly, in both digital and graphical formats. Seamless Data Logging: Save your readings directly as CSV files. Easy Sharing & Access: Access your saved logs anytime to review, download, or share them on the go. Effortless Calibration: Calibrate every connected sensor quickly and accurately right from the app. Fully Customizable: Enjoy total flexibility by choosing exactly which parameters and units you want to display. Want to learn more? Visit the official Aquaread website for full details: https://www.aquaread.com/products/bluetooth-and-telemetry/bluelink

Screenshots

Emlid Flow4 screens
Aquaread BlueLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aquaread BlueLink at none against Emlid Flow's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Emlid Flow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month. Aquaread BlueLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emlid Flow ships an update every 10 days, Aquaread BlueLink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Emlid Flow versus Aquaread BlueLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmlid FlowAquaread BlueLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmlid Tech Kft.NKE INSTRUMENTATION

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Emlid Flow

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Plan Individual Monthly1 Month trial$24.991 Month
None

Aquaread BlueLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emlid Flow free?
Emlid Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aquaread BlueLink free?
Aquaread BlueLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emlid Flow or Aquaread BlueLink have ads?
Neither Emlid Flow nor Aquaread BlueLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emlid Flow or Aquaread BlueLink?
Emlid Flow ships an update every 10 days, and Aquaread BlueLink fortnightly. Most recently, Emlid Flow was updated on November 10, 2026 and Aquaread BlueLink on October 31, 2026.

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