VX vs Locator Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VX
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This app will allow the user to achieve network connectivity for the test set, using an iOS deviceβs hotspot feature. Additional features include automatic R-Server result upload and job information sync. Make sure you always have the latest version to benefit from the newest features.
Locator Link
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Tempo Locator Link is your companion app for recording, organizing, and exporting electronic marker location and identification data. Connect Locator Link to a compatible Tempo EML locator to create and manage digital marker records, capture GPS coordinates, add photos and notes, and export data for sharing or use in GIS and asset-management systems. Use Locator Link to: - Capture and sync marker location records - View saved markers chronologically in List View or geographically in Map View - Filter marker records by type or date - Add photos and notes to marker records - Connect to a compatible external GNSS receiver for high-accuracy location data - Import marker records from other devices - Export marker data as KMZ, CSV, or JSON - Download and install software updates for compatible Tempo EML locators When connected to the EML250-ID, Locator Link also allows you to: - Automatically sync and organize RFID Read and Write records - Create data templates to write to OmniMarker-ID and Spike Marker-ID markers - Scan ID marker QR codes to record serial numbers - Manage and export RFID marker data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Locator Link at every 3 weeks against VX's every 2 months. Locator Link also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VX ships an update every 2 months, Locator Link every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VX | Locator Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VeEX Inc | TEMPO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
In-app purchases
VX
No in-app purchases
Locator Link
No in-app purchases









