Comparison

HOBOconnect vs bmLogger

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

bmLogger

This app connects to Bluetooth sensors to provide real-time temperature and humidity monitoring. It allows for data logging, historical analysis, and customizable alerts for various environmental conditions. Ideal for cold chain compliance, food safety, and climate control.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature and humidity readings
  • Data logging and historical graphs
  • CSV data export
  • Multiple sensor connection
  • Customizable alerts
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Connect to Blue Maestro Bluetooth sensors for real-time environmental monitoring. Perfect for cold chain compliance, food safety, and climate control. Description: bmLogger is the official companion app for Blue Maestro's professional-grade Bluetooth temperature and humidity sensors. Whether you're monitoring cold storage, tracking pharmaceutical shipments, or ensuring optimal conditions in your wine cellar, bmLogger delivers precise, reliable data right to your smartphone. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Monitoring Live temperature and humidity readings updated every second Signal strength indicator for connection quality Battery level monitoring for all connected devices Data Logging and History Download thousands of logged data points from your sensors View detailed graphs with zoom and pan functionality Export data as CSV files for analysis and compliance reporting Device Management Connect to multiple Blue Maestro sensors simultaneously Customize device names and add notes for easy identification Configure logging intervals from 1 second to 24 hours Set high and low temperature and humidity alerts Cloud Sync (Premium) Securely store your data in the cloud Access historical readings from any device Share reports with colleagues and clients PERFECT FOR Food Safety: Monitor refrigerators, freezers, and cold storage Healthcare: Track vaccine storage and medication temperatures Wine and Beverage: Ensure optimal cellar conditions Pharmaceuticals: Maintain cold chain compliance Data Centers: Monitor server room climate Agriculture: Track greenhouse conditions Home: Monitor any environment that matters to you Logistics: Track shipment conditions in transit SUPPORTED DEVICES Tempo Disc Temperature and Humidity Sensor Tempo Disc Temperature Sensor Tempo Disc Barometric Pressure Sensor Pacif-i Smart Thermometer And all current Blue Maestro Bluetooth sensors TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Supports devices with logging capacities up to 100,000+ readings Configurable logging intervals Bluetooth Low Energy for extended battery life Works offline - no internet required for local monitoring Download bmLogger today and take control of your environmental monitoring with professional-grade precision. Keywords: temperature,humidity,sensor,bluetooth,monitoring,logger,thermometer,cold chain,data logger,climate What's New in Version 13.0.1: Improved calibration handling for latest generation sensors Enhanced data export functionality Performance optimizations Bug fixes and stability improvements

Screenshots

HOBOconnect4 screens
bmLogger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: bmLogger at 100% against HOBOconnect's 8%. bmLogger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). HOBOconnect's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 4). 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

bmLogger 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of HOBOconnect's written reviews are positive against 100% of bmLogger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, bmLogger every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HOBOconnect versus bmLogger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOBOconnectbmLogger
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (29 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnset Computer CorporationBlue Maestro

Customer experience

HOBOconnect

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

bmLogger

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HOBOconnect

No in-app purchases

None

bmLogger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOBOconnect free?
HOBOconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bmLogger free?
bmLogger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HOBOconnect or bmLogger?
bmLogger is rated higher. HOBOconnect averages 2.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while bmLogger averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do HOBOconnect or bmLogger have ads?
Neither HOBOconnect nor bmLogger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOBOconnect or bmLogger?
HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, and bmLogger every 3 days. Most recently, HOBOconnect was updated on August 29, 2026 and bmLogger on September 17, 2026.

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