GEM Config vs Messenger BLE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GEM Config
This utility app is designed for reading water meter flow. It provides a straightforward way to log and track water usage data.
- Water meter flow reading
- Data logging
- Usage tracking
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Water meter flow reading.
Messenger BLE
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The RemoteIQ Messenger BLE application offers a brand new way to interact with your Messenger BLE. This app leverages the Bluetooth® capabilities of your Messenger BLE to rapidly transfer real-time data from the palm of your hand. Use this app to pair your smartphone or tablet with your Messenger BLE to have complete visibility and control of your operations while on site. The RemoteIQ Messenger BLE app grants complete access to: - Live real-time monitoring data including customizable lists of channel data, J1939 CANbus diagnostics, and Messenger BLE device status information - Engine, pump and I/O controls - Messenger BLE device configurations - Messenger BLE device firmware updates
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GEM Config at every 6 weeks against Messenger BLE's every 5 months. Messenger BLE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GEM Config ships an update every 6 weeks, Messenger BLE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GEM Config | Messenger BLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GloTech Corporation | Cattron North America, INC |
In-app purchases
GEM Config
No in-app purchases
Messenger BLE
No in-app purchases
