Comparison

Link vs Spectrum

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

Head to head
About

Link

Features
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Link-H is a flight tracking and situational awareness app designed especially for VFR pilots, helicopter operators, flight groups, and aviation users who need a simple way to share and monitor live positions. You can also use Link-H to track family members, business partners, fleet vehicles, or any group that wants private location sharing through a simple tracking channel. Key Features: • Real-time location sharing Share and view live positions with periodic updates. • Private tracking channels Create or join a tracking group with a simple channel number. No admin setup is required. • Location history Review your own tracks and the movement history of people you follow. • Flight information View useful tracker data such as update time, course, speed, altitude, bearing/range, distance to tap point, time to tap point, battery level, and address information. • Aviation map layers Use satellite, standard map, OSM, TOPO, terrain/elevation, NOTAM, and other aviation-focused overlays. • Airport charts and PDF overlays Import supported airport charts, view chart-based ownship position when geospatial data is available, and overlay compatible charts on the map. • NOTAM awareness Load and display NOTAM areas on the map, inspect details, and adjust overlay visibility. • Weather information Access METAR and TAF reports, meteorological radar, and satellite imagery. • Widgets and notifications Use widgets and alerts for visibility, cloud base, and other operational awareness items. • Flight logs Record and review flight history. • Terrain and elevation data Use elevation-based map features to improve situational awareness. Link-H is intended to support situational awareness. It is not a certified navigation system and must not be used as the sole source for flight planning, navigation, or operational decision-making. Always use official aviation publications, approved charts, and certified equipment where required. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://imgapps.net/privacypolicy

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Spectrum

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Spectrum, LST YAZILIM ELEKTRONIK VE ILETISIM TEKNOLOJILERI INSAAT TURIZM TICARET A.Ş.’nin tescilli elektrikli araç şarj istasyonu ağı ismidir. Spectrum üyeleri, tek bir hesapla tüm Türkiye’deki Spectrum istasyonlarında mobil enerjiye kolayca ulaşabilir, elektrikli araçlarını şarj edebilirler. Spectrum mobil uygulamasını indirerek ihtiyacınız olan lokasyonlardaki şarj istasyonlarını anında görebilir, tüm işlemlerinizi hızlıca tamamlayabilirsiniz. Aracınızın tüm şarj bilgilerini anında görebilir ve kolayca yönetebilirsiniz. Spectrum uygulaması ile neler yapabilirsiniz? Size en yakın Spectrum şarj istasyonunu görüntüleyebilir, uygunluk durumunu kontrol edebilirsiniz. İster üye olarak ister üye olmadan şarj işlemi yapabilirsiniz. Spectrum şarj cihazının üzerindeki QR kod veya manuel kodu girerek şarjı işlemini başlatabilirsiniz. Şarj başlatmak istediğiniz soketi uygulama içerisinden seçerek de şarj başlatabilirsiniz. Spectrum uygulamasına kredi kartınızı ekleyerek kolayca ödeme yapabilirsiniz. Elektrikli aracınızın mevcut şarj durumunu ve şarj geçmişini takip edebilirsiniz.

Screenshots

Link4 screens
Spectrum3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectrum at none against Link's 1. Spectrum also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Link sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.59 per year. Spectrum asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link ships an update every 2 weeks, Spectrum fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Link versus Spectrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkSpectrum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIbrahim gurdalLST YAZILIM ELEKTRONIK VE ILETISIM TEKNOLOJILERI INSAAT TURIZM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Link

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$2.591 Year
None

Spectrum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link free?
Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spectrum free?
Spectrum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Link or Spectrum have ads?
Neither Link nor Spectrum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Link or Spectrum?
Link ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spectrum fortnightly. Most recently, Link was updated on September 18, 2026 and Spectrum on September 20, 2026.

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