Comparison

KT vs NEP

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

Head to head
About

KT

Features
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This is a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) application for GlobalSat KT-520 configuration. By synchronizing with your KT-520, you can check the FW/APP versions and current settings. Also, you can adjust device setting to fulfill different user scenarios. With this application and KT-520 we believe you will have a better experience. Functions: Basic Information: Kineis IDH & S/N FW version / APP version Device settings : Transmission durations / GPS acquisition duration Security setting Firmware upgrade Support iOS 11 or above.

About

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.

Screenshots

KT3 screens
NEP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KT at every 3 weeks against NEP's every 4 months. KT also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KT ships an update every 3 weeks, NEP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
KT versus NEP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKTNEP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobalsat Technology Corporation.Observator Instruments Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

KT

No in-app purchases

None

NEP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KT free?
KT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NEP free?
NEP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KT or NEP have ads?
Neither KT nor NEP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KT or NEP?
KT ships an update every 3 weeks, and NEP every 4 months. Most recently, KT was updated on June 7, 2026 and NEP on September 12, 2026.

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