Comparison

Blitzl vs SOLUM Hub

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

Head to head
About

Blitzl

This app facilitates private, location-based messaging for organizations and individuals. It allows seamless communication with nearby contacts, staff, or friends, and offers optional physical sensors for location-aware announcements and broadcasts. No phone numbers are exchanged, ensuring privacy.

Highlights
  • Location-based private chat
  • Optional physical sensors (Blitzers)
  • Broadcast messaging
  • Effortless location sharing
  • Geofencing flexibility
  • No phone number exchange
Features
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Eigent offers Blitzl, a flexible solution for organizations with impromptu messaging needs, in both a Free and low cost, physical sensor Pro version. It's private chat that seamlessly sets up by user location, category and shared interest. With Blitzl, you can seamlessly communicate with anyone in your vicinity, whether they are a patron, staff member, friend, or family member. Simply open the app, tap on a Category and then the name. You can then send them a message and start a chat. Now With Blitzl Blast Functionality For Repetitive Use Durable Blitzl sensors (Blitzers) with long battery life can be strategically located to provide crucial, location-aware customer service and announcements directly. Easily join a Blitzer to receive informative broadcast messages. Share location directly via private messages, which both you and the organization can view on Google Maps for easy direction access. Gain even more precise interior context as up to three Nearby Blitzers can also be revealed. Blitzl Blast software and physical button can automate custom message broadcast, location sharing and precise interior context for repeated uses or potential emergencies. You can easily unjoin a Blitzer when you no longer need updates. No mobile phone numbers or other credentials ever need to be revealed or exchanged. Benefits of using the Blitzl platform include: 1. Increased Efficiency: Blitzl can help to save time and boost productivity by improving information flow; 2. Improved Communication: Blitzl can help staff to communicate more effectively with patrons and with each other, which can lead to a better experience for everyone; 3. Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Patrons who experience an entity that uses Blitzl are more likely to be satisfied with their experience, which can lead to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth; and 4. Stronger Community: Blitzl can help individuals network and communicate more effectively with each other, which can create a tighter bond. Our patent-pending Blitzl Solution delivers: 1. Quick Setup: Implement in minutes with minimal effort. 2. Geofencing Flexibility: Supports both nearby and geo-fenced communication for patrons, employees, friends, and acquaintances. 3. Customizable Geofencing: Set geofences for your Discovery Range (Blitzer owner) and Blitzers In Range (Blitzer viewer). 4. Direct Communication: Connects patrons directly with the right person with each available Blitzer. 5. Dynamic Sensor Location: Set, reset, or continuously update the Blitzer sensor’s physical location with its paired device. 6. Private Broadcast Messaging: Send private messages to selected members or all members joined to a registered Blitzer sensor. 7. Effortless Location Sharing: Send messages with a GPS location link to Google Maps and/or with Nearby Blitzers. 8. Private Replies: Get responses to your broadcast messages directly, keeping group chats free from unnecessary noise. 9. Blitzl Blast: Quickly send repetitive custom messages or indoor/outdoor location updates with a simple tap. 10. Real-Time Member Tracking: Track the number of joined members and export up to 7 days of activity in CSV format. 11. On-Demand App Download: Instantly provide a download link for first-time users. 12. Proximity Alerts: Know when a patron is near, their exact location, and how long they’ve been waiting for service. 13. Seamless, Contact-Free Engagement: Enhance your customer interactions without disrupting your operation, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. More information, including instructions for effective use, can be found at www.blitzl.com. If in the unlikely event you want to delete your account, just email customersupport@eigent.com and provide your registered mobile phone number. We will delete your account and confirm the action within 72 hours.

About

SOLUM Hub

Features
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SOLUM drives the global ESL market with industry-leading ESL optimization systems. Features: 1. Detecting labels and products using barcode scanner. 2. Link labels with products. 3. Unlink labels with products. 4. Blink LED. 5. Monitor all stores.

Screenshots

Blitzl4 screens
SOLUM Hub2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SOLUM Hub at every 3 weeks against Blitzl's every 2 months. SOLUM Hub also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blitzl ships an update every 2 months, SOLUM Hub every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blitzl versus SOLUM Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlitzlSOLUM Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEigent Technologies, Inc.SoluM

In-app purchases

None

Blitzl

No in-app purchases

None

SOLUM Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blitzl free?
Blitzl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOLUM Hub free?
SOLUM Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blitzl or SOLUM Hub have ads?
Neither Blitzl nor SOLUM Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blitzl or SOLUM Hub?
Blitzl ships an update every 2 months, and SOLUM Hub every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blitzl was updated on September 20, 2026 and SOLUM Hub on August 19, 2026.

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