Elvaco Play vs Hydrolink Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elvaco Play
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The Elvaco Play App is your assistant for commissioning and monitoring your metering projects. You will be guided through the process and receive quick feedback status. Elvaco Play Ready products are delivered including connectivity and there is no need for configuration . Access your meters and measurements directly and secure using the Elvaco Play App. Elvaco Play Ready products available: Elvaco Edge Supported meter communication protocols: Wireless M-Bus Open Metering System (OMS)
Hydrolink Mobile
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New Hydrolink Mobile app improved with a new graphic design and user experience. This App allows the reading of the wireless data transmitted by the B METERS water meters, heat meters, room sensors and heat cost allocators. It requires the use of the mod. RFM-RBT2 receiver, for any additional information please contact B METERS s.r.l.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Elvaco Play at every 3 weeks against Hydrolink Mobile's every 6 weeks. 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.
Elvaco Play ships an update every 3 weeks, Hydrolink Mobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elvaco Play | Hydrolink Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elvaco AB | B METERS s.r.l. |
In-app purchases
Elvaco Play
No in-app purchases
Hydrolink Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Elvaco Play free?
Is Hydrolink Mobile free?
Do Elvaco Play or Hydrolink Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Elvaco Play or Hydrolink Mobile?
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