SMARTester Connect vs Watchlog Bluetooth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMARTester Connect
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Mobile application allowing you to connect to your Steve Vick SMARTester. View live pressure and temperature readings wirelessly. Perform specific tests on gas installations on or off line. View all of your previous test results against a meter point reference number.
Watchlog Bluetooth
This application facilitates Bluetooth connections for data collection from specific sensors. It is designed to work seamlessly with Hydrotechnik sensors, enabling efficient data transfer and management.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Hydrotechnik sensor support
- Data collection
- Data management
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Bluetooth connection app for use with Hydrotechnik sensors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Watchlog Bluetooth at 13.0 against SMARTester Connect's 15.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMARTester Connect | Watchlog Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Vick International Limited | Hydrotechnik UK Test Engineering Ltd |
In-app purchases
SMARTester Connect
No in-app purchases
Watchlog Bluetooth
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SMARTester Connect free?
Is Watchlog Bluetooth free?
Do SMARTester Connect or Watchlog Bluetooth have ads?
Which is updated more often, SMARTester Connect or Watchlog Bluetooth?
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