B.B. Link Configurator vs Pro Fire Safety
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B.B. Link Configurator
Configure a Bluetooth adapter to connect your amateur radio to an iOS device. This enables data exchange with apps like RadioMail and aprs.fi using the radio's TNC as a packet modem.
- Configure B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter
- Pair with Kenwood TH-D74/TH-D75 radios
- Connect radio (Bluetooth Classic) to iOS (BLE)
- Utilize radio's TNC as packet modem
- Data exchange with amateur radio apps
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This app configures the B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter for pairing with a Kenwood TH-D74 or TH-D75 radio. The adapter facilitates a connection between the radio, which uses Bluetooth Classic, and an iOS device via BLE. This connection allows apps like RadioMail, Packet Commander and aprs.fi to utilize the radio's built-in TNC as a packet modem for data exchange over amateur radio.
Pro Fire Safety
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With our network, you'll always have access to your home's fire and safety devices. Remotely monitor the status of your smoke, CO and other useful sensors throughout the home. Know the condition of all unit's sensor performance and battery levels. Monitor the room temperature of any installed location. Be alerted by text message or email to any ALARM/WARNING situations. Receive maintenance messages to prevent annoying middle of the night alerts. Please note: Only available for use with OmniShield compatible alarms, sensors and devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: B.B. Link Configurator at every 5 weeks against Pro Fire Safety's every 6 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.
B.B. Link Configurator ships an update every 5 weeks, Pro Fire Safety every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B.B. Link Configurator | Pro Fire Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Island Magic Co. | GHS Companies |
In-app purchases
B.B. Link Configurator
No in-app purchases
Pro Fire Safety
No in-app purchases
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