Mainlink vs Balo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mainlink
Monitor your home's water usage with this utility app. Easily track hot and cold water consumption, view detailed statistics, and receive instant notifications for potential accidents like leaks or frozen pipes. Setup is simple via QR code scanning.
- Track hot and cold water consumption
- Detailed consumption statistics
- Accident notifications (freeze, burst, leak)
- QR code setup
- Smart water meter integration
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Mainlink app is built for people who have smart water meters installed in their homes. It is very easy to start using this application - just scan the QR code and you are ready to track your consumption and get accident notifications. Use the app to: Track hot and cold water consumption Review detailed consumption statistics Receive accident notifications about freeze over, burst pipes and leakage
Balo
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Balo (turkish for “Sphere”) is an\u00a0app that helps you create panoramic photos. It automatically merges multiple images into one. The app provides a simple and user-friendly interface that allows you to save or share photos, and preview the final result before choosing it. Whether you're a professional photographer, an amateur enthusiast, or just someone who loves to capture panoramic views, Balo is the perfect app for you. Try it out and experience the joy of creating beautiful and immersive panoramas with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mainlink at none against Balo's 1. Mainlink also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 35 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Balo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mainlink asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mainlink ships an update every 6 weeks, Balo every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mainlink | Balo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mainlink UAB | Mikhail Vyrtsev |
In-app purchases
Mainlink
No in-app purchases
Balo
- Remove watermark$4.99
