Jimi IoTLab vs Marlink IriChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jimi IoTLab
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Wirelessly configure and debug GPS trackers via Bluetooth.
Marlink IriChat
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IriChat provides a secure live chat experience between your smartphone and the race control centre through your Iritrack or Smalltrack — the proprietary tracking and safety devices offered by Marlink. Using Bluetooth, IriChat links your smartphone to your Iritrack or Smalltrack, allowing you to send and receive free text messages (up to 240 characters) through a simple and intuitive interface. Communications are protected by a unique authentication code that ensures secure and trusted messaging. You also receive real-time notifications whenever new messages arrive, helping you stay continuously informed. Designed for demanding race environments, IriChat improves safety, coordination, and logistics by providing a fast and reliable way to stay in touch with the operational race centre.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Jimi IoTLab at every 3 weeks against Marlink IriChat's every 3 months. Jimi IoTLab also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.
Jimi IoTLab ships an update every 3 weeks, Marlink IriChat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jimi IoTLab | Marlink IriChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen Jimi IoT Co.,Ltd | Marlink Events SAS |
In-app purchases
Jimi IoTLab
No in-app purchases
Marlink IriChat
No in-app purchases
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Is Jimi IoTLab free?
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Do Jimi IoTLab or Marlink IriChat have ads?
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