MPLAB PTG vs EBS B.Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MPLAB PTG
This utility app enables remote programming of target devices using a connected PICkit 5 tool via Bluetooth. Users can select and initiate programming from multiple saved images on their iOS device.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Remote programming initiation
- Multiple program image selection
- Saved image management
- iOS device integration
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The MPLAB® PICkit™ 5 Programmer-to-Go mobile app allows you to connect your iPhone or iPad to the PICkit 5 using Bluetooth. With your iOS device connected, you can select from multiple saved program images on the memory card installed in the tool, and remotely start programing the target from the app.
EBS B.Link
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EBS B.Link is a powerful app that allows you to easily manage and monitor your Bluetooth-enabled devices. With real-time battery level updates and status notifications, you’ll never be caught off guard by low power or device issues. EBS B.Link supports multiple devices, making it perfect for users with several Bluetooth gadgets. Its intuitive interface simplifies connecting, disconnecting, and managing devices, all from one convenient place. Whether you need to track battery health or control device settings, EBS B.Link keeps you connected and in control.
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Verdict
MPLAB PTG and EBS B.Link are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | MPLAB PTG | EBS B.Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microchip Technology Inc. | Gheorghe Ghirjev |
In-app purchases
MPLAB PTG
No in-app purchases
EBS B.Link
No in-app purchases
