edgLink vs DataThroughput Automate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
edgLink
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The edgLink mobile app allows you to connect your EDG IoT devices to an active Wi-Fi Internet connection by applying your SSID network name and password through your phone's bluetooth. The app can also enable cellular connectivity if a cellular connection is supported by the device. Once connected to the Internet, your device will be able to transmit sensor data and receive commands from remote applications through EDG’s cloud infrastructure. This app is designed to be used only with devices designed and manufactured by Engineering Design Group, LLC.
DataThroughput Automate
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DataThroughput Automate is a solution provides support for automated testing of Data Performance tests in a simulated network environment. DataThroughput Automate allows user to transfer data to/from device for the purpose of calculating the Throughput rate and data connectivity and continuity to evaluate the test results.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DataThroughput Automate at every 5 weeks against edgLink's every 46 months. DataThroughput Automate also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.
edgLink ships an update every 46 months, DataThroughput Automate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | edgLink | DataThroughput Automate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Engineering Design Group, LLC | Keysight Technologies, Inc. |
In-app purchases
edgLink
No in-app purchases
DataThroughput Automate
No in-app purchases
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