Comparison

HOBOconnect vs Colony Counter

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

Colony Counter

Features
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Colony Counter helps you count bacteria colonies in Petri dish images using your iPhone. The app works entirely on the device and uses photos taken with the iPhone camera or selected from the photo library. No external hardware, pairing, or login is required. Features Simple and intuitive Capture a photo of a Petri dish or select an existing image, and the app automatically counts visible colonies. Automatic colony detection Uses an on-device machine learning model to identify and count colonies from images. Manual counting option Manually add or adjust colony counts for greater control. Save and share results Results are stored locally on the device and can be shared if needed. Notes This app is currently in a testing phase and may not always produce fully accurate results. Some colonies may not be detected due to image quality or technical limitations. The app is intended as an assistive tool, and feedback is welcome.

Screenshots

HOBOconnect4 screens
Colony Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HOBOconnect at none against Colony Counter's shown. Colony Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, Colony Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HOBOconnect versus Colony Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOBOconnectColony Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnset Computer CorporationChathura Chamikara Ahangama Walawage

In-app purchases

None

HOBOconnect

No in-app purchases

None

Colony Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOBOconnect free?
HOBOconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Colony Counter free?
Colony Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HOBOconnect or Colony Counter have ads?
Colony Counter shows ads; HOBOconnect does not.
Which is updated more often, HOBOconnect or Colony Counter?
HOBOconnect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Colony Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, HOBOconnect was updated on November 3, 2026 and Colony Counter on October 28, 2026.

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