HOBOconnect vs REED Smart Series
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
REED Smart Series
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REED Smart Series instruments can be connected wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet. All measurement data is transmitted via Bluetooth to the free REED Smart Series app. The app allows users to analyze data, generate reports and send information by email directly from your mobile device. REED Smart Series Features Include: -Bluetooth 5.0 provides connectivity to instruments up to 246’ (75m) away -Connect, measure and datalog on up to 6 instruments, simultaneously -Easy setup with automatic app integration for compatible REED Smart Series instruments -Integrated LCD display provides flexibility for use without mobile device -Tripod mount for long-term monitoring -Low battery indicator and auto shut off REED Smart Series Compatible Instruments: R1600 – Vane Anemometer R1610 – Temperature and Humidity Meter R1620 – Sound Level Meter R1630 – Light Meter R1640 – 2-Channel Thermocouple Thermometer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: REED Smart Series at 13.0 against HOBOconnect's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, REED Smart Series monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOBOconnect | REED Smart Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Onset Computer Corporation | Instruments I.T.M. Inc, Les |
In-app purchases
HOBOconnect
No in-app purchases
REED Smart Series
No in-app purchases
Questions
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