Comparison

HOBOconnect vs ExView®

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

Head to head
About

HOBOconnect

Wirelessly configure, start, and download data from HOBO MX data loggers via Bluetooth. View, analyze, and export recorded data in various formats for further use in other applications.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth communication with HOBO MX loggers
  • Configure logger settings (name, password, rate, alarms)
  • Monitor logger status (memory, battery)
  • Download and view recorded data
  • Data analysis in graphical and list formats
  • Export data as CSV, TXT, XLSX, and HOBO files
Features
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HOBOconnect is designed to communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth Low Energy to the HOBO® MX data loggers. You can configure and start the data logger, download the recorded data, store and analyze the data. The data can be viewed in both graphical and list formats and also exported and shared to other programs including Numbers, Excel and HOBOware®. Features: * Wirelessly communicate to the HOBO® MX data loggers * Internet connection not required to use HOBOconnect * Set data logger's name, password, logging rate, alarm threshold, start & stop time * Check logger’s status included memory used and battery life * Clear audible alarms (for models with this feature) * Page the data logger * Manage data files with groups * Download and view data * Zoom in and out of the graph with gestures * Export and Share data as a CSV, TXT, XLSX and HOBO files Compatible Data Loggers * HOBO® MX1100 Series Temp/RH/CO2/Light/Analog Data Loggers * HOBO® MX2001 Water Level data logger * HOBO® MX100 Temperature data logger * HOBO® MX2200 Series Water Temp Data Loggers * HOBO® MX2300 Series Temp/RH/Soil Moisture data loggers * HOBO® MX2500 Series pH data loggers

About

ExView®

This app connects to compatible meters to collect, trend, and analyze environmental data remotely. It allows for real-time monitoring, setting alarms, and generating custom PDF reports with photos. Data can be easily shared with team members.

Highlights
  • Remote data collection and trending
  • Real-time dashboard view
  • Bluetooth connectivity up to 90m
  • Programmable high/low alarms
  • Export data as CSV
  • Generate custom PDF reports
  • Attach photos to reports
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About the ExView® The EXTECH 250W Series compatible with the ExView® Mobile App. Connect up to 8 meters of any combination to measure and trend various parameters to help accurately diagnose environmental conditions and inspect/maintain HVAC and rotating equipment. The ExView® Mobile App is an easy-to-use powerful mobile data collection and reporting app. The dashboard provides a quick at-a-glance view of real-time data being collected from all of your EXTECH 250W connected meters. Users can monitor and collect data remotely from the meter(s), this is especially useful when you need to collect data in difficult to access areas. The meter(s) will communicate with the app via Bluetooth® up to a distance of 90 m (295 ft). In addition, you can set min/max alarms to improve response times to potential issues. The app enables you to quickly share data with team members either as a quick .CSV file or a comprehensive PDF report that can include photos of the impacted area/equipment. App Highlights Include: • Portable data collection, trending, analysis and reporting • Visualize Data and trends on your mobile device • Programmable High/Low audible alarms • Export data in .CSV file format • Generate Custom report in PDF • Take snapshots of the measurement area with your smart device • Day mode/Dark mode screen feature • Share data files directly from your mobile device • Connect up to 8 EXTECH 250W meters, any combination • AN250W Anemometer • LT250W Light Meter • SL250W Sound Level Meter • RH250W Hygro-Thermometer • RPM250W Laser Tachometer Please supply all feedback to: feedback@extech.com Thank you. EXTECH Digital Solutions Team

Screenshots

HOBOconnect4 screens
ExView®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ExView® at 5.0 against HOBOconnect's 2.2. ExView® also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). HOBOconnect's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExView® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HOBOconnect has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, ExView® every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HOBOconnect versus ExView®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOBOconnectExView®
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (29 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnset Computer CorporationExtech Instruments Corporation

Customer experience

HOBOconnect

All ratings29 ratings
Positive20.7%
Neutral13.8%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

ExView®

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HOBOconnect

No in-app purchases

None

ExView®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOBOconnect free?
HOBOconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExView® free?
ExView® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HOBOconnect or ExView®?
ExView® is rated higher. HOBOconnect averages 2.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while ExView® averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HOBOconnect or ExView® have ads?
Neither HOBOconnect nor ExView® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOBOconnect or ExView®?
HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, and ExView® every 6 months. Most recently, HOBOconnect was updated on August 29, 2026 and ExView® on September 8, 2026.

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