NatureSpy vs Datum Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
NatureSpy
Easily connect your wildlife cameras to stream live footage of your garden. Receive real-time motion detection alerts and record videos to share with loved ones.
- Connect WildCam and BirdCam
- Live wildlife streaming
- Motion detection recording
- Real-time alerts
- Record and share videos
- Share camera access
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⢠Connect your WildCam and BirdCam easily ⢠Watch a live stream of your garden wildlife, anytime ⢠Motion detection and recording means you'll never miss a thing ⢠Get real-time alerts of your garden visitors straight to your phone ⢠Record and share your videos with family and friends via your favourite apps ⢠Share access to your WildCam with friends and family
Datum Link
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Datum Link ā Precision Measurement & Data Logging Datum Link is a professional mobile application designed for real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and analysis of Datum Electronics precision measurement devices. This app combines the functionality of two existing Datum Electronics apps, Auger Hawk and Datum Connect, into a single, streamlined platform, making device management and data logging simpler and more efficient. Key Features: Multi-Device Support ⢠Compatible with multiple Datum Electronics precision measurement devices ⢠WiFi and Serial connectivity options ⢠Real-time data streaming and monitoring Advanced Monitoring ⢠Live measurement displays for key parameters ⢠Customisable alarm thresholds with audio alerts ⢠Visual warning indicators for critical measurements ⢠Real-time graph visualisation with interactive legend keys Jobs & Log Organisation ⢠Job management system to organise and group logs ⢠Create, rename, and delete jobs with logs grouped under each job ⢠Animated two-state UI for navigating between jobs and logs ⢠Editable log detail fields: manufacturer, model, and log type ⢠Target torque and target depth fields per log Comprehensive Data Logging ⢠Start/stop logging directly from the main page with a toggle button ⢠Job logging indicator showing active logging status and current job name ⢠Log measurements with customisable intervals ⢠Geolocation tracking integration for field measurements ⢠Export logs in CSV or SSV formats ⢠Email logs directly from the app PDF Report Generation ⢠Generate PDF reports from job logs ⢠In-app report preview with responsive page rendering and multi-report navigation ⢠Summary and detail pages with torque/depth graphs, target lines, and metadata tables ⢠Configurable report header image in settings ⢠Email reports directly from the preview page Professional Configuration ⢠Device-specific settings and calibration ⢠Network configuration for Wi-Fi devices ⢠Firmware configuration for 425 devices ⢠Persistent settings per device type Built for Professionals ⢠Portrait-optimised interface for field use ⢠Offline data collection capabilities ⢠Batch log management ⢠Industrial-grade reliability Whether you're conducting quality assurance tests, monitoring production equipment, or collecting field data, Datum Link provides seamless connectivity to Datum Electronics precision measurement devices, enabling accurate measurement, real-time monitoring, and comprehensive data management ā now combining the best features of Auger Hawk and Datum Connect in one place. Note: Compatible devices and features may vary. Wi-Fi connectivity requires compatible network configuration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NatureSpy at every 2 days against Datum Link's every 2 months. Datum Link's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NatureSpy ships an update every 2 days, Datum Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NatureSpy | Datum Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.2 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NatureSpy | DATUM ELECTRONICS LTD |
In-app purchases
NatureSpy
No in-app purchases
Datum Link
No in-app purchases
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