Spark IoT Asset Tracking vs BFT Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Spark IoT Asset Tracking
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The complete solution for locating your outdoor portable assets. Spark IoT Asset Tracking app enables our customers to โข Locate valuable assets such as machinery, freights, bins, specialist equipment and large construction equipment โข Set up alerts when something happens to your asset โ such as moving outside of a defined geographic area or not moving when expected โข Automate manual asset tracking processes to save time and costs โข Increase asset utilisation This mobile app is a companion to the Spark IoT Asset Tracking web application powered by Blackhawk. A subscription to Spark IoT Asset Tracking is required to use this app.
BFT Calculator
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The BFT Calculator is of interest to users of waterjet cutting systems who want to quickly and easily identify waterjet-specific characteristics, cutting speeds and machine operating costs. The application is suitable for BFT waterjet cutting machines and is also universally applicable. People interested in the innovative technology of waterjet cutting can also employ this useful tool to learn about the basics of the technology. The BFT Calculator, like the Waterjet App from the same company, is divided into 3 basic areas. Area 1 is used to determine the basic characteristics for the waterjet. Operational data, such as the operating pressure, and the diameter and number of nozzles can be individually specified. Based on the details entered, the characteristics for the water jet and a recommendation for the high-pressure pump required are generated. Area 2 is used to determine the material-specific cutting speeds. This is based on individually adjustable operating parameters, such as operating pressure, tool diameter, and the type and amount of the abrasive material. The cutting speeds are output for a number of quality levels. A machine-hour cost assessment can be generated in Area 3. In the input area, the material and contour-specific features, as well as the necessary fixed and variable costs are recorded. Based on the data entered, the cutting costs per meter, unit costs and the costs per machine hour are determined. All the data recorded and calculated is summarized in a PDF document, including a nozzle diagram, and it can thus be printed, sent by e-mail or made available for other applications. Features: - Identification of the characteristics of the waterjet tool - Determination of the cutting speeds - Machine hours cost calculator - PDF export
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spark IoT Asset Tracking at every 10 days against BFT Calculator's every 2 months. BFT Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spark IoT Asset Tracking ships an update every 10 days, BFT Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spark IoT Asset Tracking | BFT Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Powered by Blackhawk | netlands edv consulting GmbH |
In-app purchases
Spark IoT Asset Tracking
No in-app purchases
BFT Calculator
No in-app purchases







