Comparison

VX vs Locator Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VX

Features
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This app will allow the user to achieve network connectivity for the test set, using an iOS device’s 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.

About

Locator Link

Features
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The Tempo Locator Link is your location record keeper and marker data management aid. When connected with the EML250-ID Electronic Marker Locator, it automatically syncs to log and organize all RFID Read and write actions. Also, use the Locator Link to: - Create data templates to be written to your Omni-ID and Spike-ID markers - Export RFID Read and Write data logs - Scan RFID marker QR codes to log serial numbers - Update your locator firmware

Screenshots

VX3 screens
Locator Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Locator Link at every 2 weeks against VX's every 3 months. Locator Link also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VX ships an update every 3 months, Locator Link every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
VX versus Locator Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVXLocator Link
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVeEX IncTEMPO COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

In-app purchases

None

VX

No in-app purchases

None

Locator Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VX free?
VX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Locator Link free?
Locator Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VX or Locator Link have ads?
Neither VX nor Locator Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VX or Locator Link?
VX ships an update every 3 months, and Locator Link every 2 weeks. Most recently, VX was updated on September 28, 2026 and Locator Link on September 27, 2026.

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