LinkComm vs NEP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LinkComm
This application allows users to communicate with specific OTT HydroMet dataloggers and transmitters. It enables viewing current status, downloading logged data, changing device setups, and performing diagnostic actions.
- View current status and measurement data
- Change device setup
- Download and graph logged data
- Perform diagnostics
- Supports Satlink3, X-Link, ecoLog 1000, SensorLink 1000
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LinkComm is an app used to communicate with Ott dataloggers and transmitters. Supported devices include Satlink3, X-Link, ecoLog 1000, and SensorLink 1000. With LinkComm you can: * View current status and measurement data * Change the setup * Download and graph the log * Perform diagnostics (e.g., send a command, set the time)
NEP
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* Capture Turbidity field measurements and simply log the data onto your iPhone or iPad * Transfer data from your device to anyone and anywhere in the world. * Innovative app to replace handheld display & logging of turbidity, temperature, time, date, location & comments directly on your device. * The freedom to port data directly to a phone, tablet, or laptop. * Ensure to the end user, field work efficiencies and efficient way to manage and track data. NEP-LINK BLE FEATURES: * Bluetooth LE connection (wireless interface) with the latest NEP-5000-LINK probe. * Automatic Turbidity and Temperature data logging. * Auto Ranging 40-400-5000 NTU. * Geo-location features. * Dynamic Graphic interface to access datasets & statistics. * Custom comment. * Pictures capability. * Easy export to your favorite application (Gmail, Email, Dropbox,…). * Log files with embedded location, time & date, comments & photos. * Log file record in Comma Delimited data Sentence. * Online support access. * Ergonomic user interface. MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS * To be used with Apple iOS 15.6 and above. * ANALITE Auto-Range Turbidity Sensor * NEP-5000-LINK Bluetooth LE module REVISION REQUIREMENTS: * Highly recommended to export your data records prior updating your application. NEP-5000-LINK SENSOR FEATURES: * Fast and easy to use, wireless logging application for the NEP-5000 family of ANALITE Turbidity sensors. * Easy field-deployment. * Wide range of accessories. * Monitor battery charge for rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (up to 5-10 hours operation). * Ensure connectivity with Bluetooth Module. * Smart Flashing 3-color indicator on Bluetooth Module. * Smart long term storage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LinkComm at every 2 months against NEP's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LinkComm ships an update every 2 months, NEP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinkComm | NEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OTT HydroMet Corp | Observator Instruments Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
LinkComm
No in-app purchases
NEP
No in-app purchases









