Comparison

DeviceLINK vs PureLocate

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

Head to head
About

DeviceLINK

This application connects to specific particulate monitors and leak detectors via Bluetooth. It allows for remote operation, configuration, and data export. Users can monitor readings, analyze alarms, and generate reports without direct physical access to the instrument.

Highlights
  • Remote commissioning and daily operation
  • Basic setup and advanced functions
  • Monitor readings and configure settings
  • Export process data
  • View process trends
  • Advanced Alarm Analyzer
  • Generate device health reports
Features
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DeviceLINK is a Bluetooth application designed for use with the Auburn FilterSense PM Series Particulate Monitors and Filter Leak Detectors. This application provides safe and easy access to the instrument as well user-friendly operation and advanced functions. With DeviceLINK you can: • Safe and convenient remote commissioning and daily operation use, no tools or direct physical access to the user interface needed • Easily perform basic set up and advanced functions • Monitor readings and configure / modify settings • Export process data from the internal device data log • View multiple process trends (Ex: real-time, average and peak) • Advanced Alarm Analyzer to automatically generate recommended alarm settings (recommendation based on historical data) • Generate device health reports • Save/Load device settings • Easily contact customer support (and automatically transfer device information)

About

PureLocate

Features
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PureLocate is an asset locater that can be used to find the location of assets on the map. The PureLocate App allows users to be able to onboard their own stations, create floorpans, and track down the location of an asset. BASESTATIONS -Includes a easy install process for all Purelocate Stations -Scan and add tags with a barcode scanner ASSETS -View a searchable list of all assets and stations -Edit information, such as name or description FLOORPLANS -Add new locations and floors for any building -Upload or create custom floorpans with a built in tool -Zoom in on locations on the map to see all assets on the floorpan

Screenshots

DeviceLINK4 screens
PureLocate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DeviceLINK at every 10 months against PureLocate's every 74 months. DeviceLINK also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeviceLINK ships an update every 10 months, PureLocate every 74 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DeviceLINK versus PureLocate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeviceLINKPureLocate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 74 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuburn FilterSense LLCPure Engineering, LLC.

In-app purchases

None

DeviceLINK

No in-app purchases

None

PureLocate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeviceLINK free?
DeviceLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PureLocate free?
PureLocate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, DeviceLINK or PureLocate?
DeviceLINK ships an update every 10 months, and PureLocate every 74 months. Most recently, DeviceLINK was updated on October 8, 2026 and PureLocate on September 30, 2026.

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