# HOBOconnect vs Fluence Wireless Flex

The clearest difference is rating: Fluence Wireless Flex at 5.0 against HOBOconnect's 2.2. Fluence Wireless Flex also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). HOBOconnect's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fluence Wireless Flex 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HOBOconnect | Fluence Wireless Flex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoboconnect/id1517656696/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluence-wireless-flex/id1558821999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 94 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Onset Computer Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/890594162) | [Fluence Bioengineering Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342289323) |

## What reviewers say

### HOBOconnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoboconnect/id1517656696)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fluence Wireless Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluence-wireless-flex/id1558821999)

This app configures wireless dimming hardware for horticulture lighting systems. It offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to wired configurations, compatible with various climate management systems.

**Highlights:** Wireless lighting control configuration, Compatibility with 0-10V climate management systems, Reduced installation time and cost, Eliminates wiring errors, Optional wireless wall station for local control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HOBOconnect free?

HOBOconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fluence Wireless Flex free?

Fluence Wireless Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HOBOconnect or Fluence Wireless Flex?

Fluence Wireless Flex is rated higher. HOBOconnect averages 2.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Fluence Wireless Flex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HOBOconnect or Fluence Wireless Flex have ads?

Neither HOBOconnect nor Fluence Wireless Flex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HOBOconnect or Fluence Wireless Flex?

HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fluence Wireless Flex every 6 weeks. Most recently, HOBOconnect was updated on August 29, 2026 and Fluence Wireless Flex on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*