Comparison

HOBOconnect vs MadgeTech

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

MadgeTech

This app enables mobile connectivity and control for specific data loggers. It allows users to program settings, start/stop logging, download data, view historical records, and generate reports, all via Bluetooth. Data can be easily shared through text or email.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Program device settings
  • Start and stop logging
  • Download logged data
  • View historical data
  • Generate reports
  • Share data instantly
Features
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Discover a world of seamless data logging connectivity with MadgeTech, tailored exclusively for the LynxPro Series of data loggers. Features: • Bluetooth Connectivity: Instantly connect your LynxPro data logger via Bluetooth for real-time access and control. • Program on the Go: Easily program your device settings, ensuring that you capture the data you need, when you need it. • Start & Stop: Begin and end logging sessions with a single tap. Convenience meets efficiency. • Download Devices: Quickly and effortlessly download logged data, making data retrieval a breeze. • Historical Data Viewing: Dive deep into your past data, ensuring that you always have a comprehensive overview of all your logging sessions. • Comprehensive Reporting: Generate detailed and informative reports, tailor-made to fit your needs. • Share Anytime, Anywhere: Whether you're presenting to a team, sharing findings with a colleague, or sending data for further analysis, our instant sharing via text or email ensures you're always connected.

Screenshots

HOBOconnect4 screens
MadgeTech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MadgeTech at 5.0 against HOBOconnect's 2.2. MadgeTech also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). HOBOconnect's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 3). 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

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

MadgeTech 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, MadgeTech every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HOBOconnect versus MadgeTech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOBOconnectMadgeTech
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (29 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnset Computer CorporationMadgeTech

Customer experience

HOBOconnect

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

MadgeTech

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HOBOconnect

No in-app purchases

None

MadgeTech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOBOconnect free?
HOBOconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MadgeTech free?
MadgeTech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HOBOconnect or MadgeTech?
MadgeTech is rated higher. HOBOconnect averages 2.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while MadgeTech averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do HOBOconnect or MadgeTech have ads?
Neither HOBOconnect nor MadgeTech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOBOconnect or MadgeTech?
HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, and MadgeTech every 5 weeks. Most recently, HOBOconnect was updated on August 29, 2026 and MadgeTech on August 16, 2026.

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