Comparison

Dukto Link vs BoardView Reader

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

Head to head
About

Dukto Link

Features
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Send files to any computer on your Wi-Fi. No cloud, no account, no cable. Dukto Link moves files between your iPhone and any Mac, Windows PC, or Linux machine on the same network directly, device to device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored on a server, and nothing leaves your network. Open the app and nearby devices appear automatically. Tap one to send. What you can send β€’ Files and entire folders β€’ Photos and videos from your library β€’ Text snippets and clipboard contents β€’ Anything from other apps, via the share sheet Built for real use β€’ Cross-platform - works with Dukto on Windows, macOS and Linux β€’ Choose where received files/media land β€’ Recents keeps a history you can reopen or resend Private by design Transfers are peer-to-peer over your local network. There are no accounts, no analytics, and no servers. Dukto Link collects nothing. Free, with every feature included. An independent iOS client for the Dukto protocol, originally created by Emanuele Colombo.

About

BoardView Reader

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BoardView Reader answers the two questions every motherboard repair tech asks: where do I measure this power rail, and which part do I replace? Open the board's boardview and schematic, locate the rail in one tap, test it with your multimeter and find the reference and value of the component to change β€” on your phone, tablet and computer. LOCATE A POWER RAIL β€’ Search a rail (PPBUS_G3H, PP3V3_S5, VCC_MAIN…) or a component in a single field β€’ Every point on the same net lights up on the board, top and bottom β€’ Spot the most accessible capacitor or test point to place your probe β€’ Flip the board, rotate 90Β°, show one side or both, just like on the bench TEST FOR SHORTS β€’ Measure the rail in diode mode and log the reading in one tap β€’ Compared with a known-good board, it is judged at once: matches, slight difference, large difference, likely short, open line β€’ Your reference values apply to every board with the same number; share them as CSV FIND THE PART TO REPLACE β€’ Tap a component: its reference, value, voltage, tolerance and package, read from the schematic β€’ Side, pin count and the net of each pin in the inspector TAKE IT FROM A DONOR BOARD β€’ "Find in other boards" looks for the same component in your donor boards, or in any folder you choose β€’ Same part number, same value or same designator: results ranked from most to least certain β€’ Tap a result: the donor board opens on the component THE SCHEMATIC IN THE RIGHT PLACE β€’ Import the board and its PDF schematic with the same name: they are paired automatically β€’ Tap a component: the schematic opens on the right page, the reference boxed β€’ Tap a net or a reference in the schematic: "Show on board" takes you back AN ORGANISED SHOP β€’ Sort boards into folders: in repair, donors, customers… β€’ Import a board's folder: its boardview and schematic are linked under the folder's name β€’ Each board keeps its schematic and its readings β€’ On a computer: hover info with the mouse and customisable keyboard shortcuts FORMATS: BRD (Test_Link, including encoded), BRD2, BDV, BVR and BVR3, CST, GenCAD (.cad), PCB (XZZ), on their own, in a folder or in a ZIP or RAR archive. Encrypted FZ files are not supported yet. Bring your own files: the app does not include a boardview library. A file won't open? Send it to us from the app, we add the most requested formats. A demo board and schematic are included so you can try everything right away. FREE TO READ β€” Opening and reading boards is free. The linked schematic, diode-mode readings and the unlimited library are part of Pro: a one-time purchase, no subscription, with a full 48-hour free trial for 2 boards. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES β€” Link the PDF schematic, import a board, follow a power rail, diode mode readings, parts on donor boards: illustrated guides at https://geckofix.com/outils/boardview-reader/guides/en No ads, no account, no ad tracking, works offline. Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese.

Screenshots

Dukto Link4 screens
BoardView Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dukto Link at none against BoardView Reader's 1. BoardView Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BoardView Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dukto Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dukto Link ships an update every 3 weeks, BoardView Reader every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 5 level
Dukto Link versus BoardView Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDukto LinkBoardView Reader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS16.2 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGorjan Shukovintergoldex llc

In-app purchases

None

Dukto Link

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BoardView Reader

One-time1
  • BoardView Reader Pro$22.90

Questions

Is Dukto Link free?
Dukto Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoardView Reader free?
BoardView Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dukto Link or BoardView Reader have ads?
Neither Dukto Link nor BoardView Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dukto Link or BoardView Reader?
Dukto Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoardView Reader every 2 days. Most recently, Dukto Link was updated on November 13, 2026 and BoardView Reader on November 13, 2026.

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