edgLink vs XFA
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.
XFA
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Get informed on how to keep your device secure. The XFA mobile app gives you an insight into your current device security status & includes tailored instructions on how to improve it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XFA at every 6 days against edgLink's every 46 months. edgLink'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.
edgLink ships an update every 46 months, XFA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | edgLink | XFA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Engineering Design Group, LLC | XFA |
In-app purchases
edgLink
No in-app purchases
XFA
No in-app purchases
