Comparison

B.B. Link Configurator vs TinyMIDI

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

TinyMIDI

Features
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Companion app for the TinyMIDI Morse Code paddle adapter. Allows users to: • Pair TinyMIDI devices via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Use a side tone generator with adjustable WPM • Test external key input • Test capacitive touch paddle Privacy Policy: https://n6ara.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

B.B. Link Configurator3 screens
TinyMIDI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TinyMIDI at every 8 days against B.B. Link Configurator's every 5 weeks. TinyMIDI also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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

B.B. Link Configurator ships an update every 5 weeks, TinyMIDI every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
B.B. Link Configurator versus TinyMIDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB.B. Link ConfiguratorTinyMIDI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Magic Co.N6ARA Electronics

In-app purchases

None

B.B. Link Configurator

No in-app purchases

None

TinyMIDI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B.B. Link Configurator free?
B.B. Link Configurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TinyMIDI free?
TinyMIDI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do B.B. Link Configurator or TinyMIDI have ads?
Neither B.B. Link Configurator nor TinyMIDI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B.B. Link Configurator or TinyMIDI?
B.B. Link Configurator ships an update every 5 weeks, and TinyMIDI every 8 days. Most recently, B.B. Link Configurator was updated on September 24, 2026 and TinyMIDI on October 3, 2026.

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