Comparison

Solinst vs MantaLink

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

Head to head
About

Solinst

This app enables wireless communication with Solinst dataloggers for programming, data download, and diagnostics. It allows for efficient field data collection by leveraging smartphone technology, eliminating the need for laptops. Users can also perform field calibrations for conductivity monitoring.

Highlights
  • Wireless datalogger communication
  • Start/stop sampling
  • Data downloading and emailing
  • Scheduled and repeat sampling
  • GPS coordinate logging
  • Datalogger diagnostics
  • Field calibration
Features
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The Solinst Levelogger® App is designed to communicate wirelessly with Solinst dataloggers. It has many programming options, including start/stop, data downloading, scheduled and repeat sampling, future start/stop, and GPS coordinates. To use the Solinst Levelogger App, you will need to purchase a Levelogger App Interface, which uses a simple hardware connection to the top of a Solinst Direct Read Cable, Adaptor, or LevelVent Wellhead. Your phone or tablet communicates with the Levelogger App Interface via Bluetooth® technology, providing information about the connected datalogger, including battery level, serial number, and firmware. Files can be sent directly from the App to any email account, or to most File Sharing Apps already installed on your smart device. Run complete datalogger diagnostics tests using the Levelogger App’s diagnostic utility for all of your Solinst dataloggers. When monitoring water conductivity using a Levelogger LTC, you may need to calibrate while in the field. This App allows you to run a complete user calibration to ensure the highest accuracy readings. Advantages of Using the Solinst Levelogger App - Communicate with your datalogger wirelessly - Makes data collection very efficient - Employs the smartphone technology that you are already using - Eliminates the need to bring a laptop or cumbersome equipment to the field - Program and start dataloggers right in the field - View real-time readings, download, e-mail or share logged data files Levelogger App Interface Device (Hardware Connection to dataloggers) The Levelogger App Interface uses Bluetooth wireless technology to connect a Solinst datalogger to your smart device. Once connected, you can view data and program the datalogger using the Solinst Levelogger App. The Solinst Levelogger App and Interface are compatible with the following Solinst dataloggers: -Levelogger 6 (Firmware 1.000) - Levelogger 6 Junior (Firmware 1.000) - Levelogger 6 LTC (Firmware 1.000) - Barologger 6 (Firmware 1.000) - Rainlogger 6 (Firmware 1.000) - LevelVent 6 (Firmware 1.000) - Levelogger 5 (Firmware 1.007) - Levelogger 5 Junior (Firmware 1.007) - Levelogger 5 LTC (Firmware 1.007) - Barologger 5 (Firmware 1.007) - Rainlogger 5 (Firmware 1.007) - AquaVent 5 (Firmware 1.007) - LevelVent 5 (Firmware 1.007) - Levelogger Edge (Firmware 3.004) - Barologger Edge (Firmware 3.004) - Levelogger Junior Edge (Firmware 3.004) - LTC Levelogger Edge (Firmware 1.003) - Rainlogger Edge (Firmware 3.001) - LevelVent (Firmware 1.000) - AquaVent (Firmware 1.000) - Levelogger Gold (Firmware 2.007) - Barologger Gold (Firmware 2.007) - Levelogger Junior (Firmware 2.007) - LTC Levelogger Junior (Firmware 2.005) - Rainlogger (Firmware 2.000)

About

MantaLink

Connect to Eureka Water Probes via Bluetooth Low Energy to view, collect, and email sensor data directly from the field. Features include real-time data display, time series capture, GPS logging, and sensor calibration.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy connection
  • Real-time sensor data display
  • Time series data capture
  • Email data export
  • GPS coordinate logging
  • Sensor calibration
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The MantaLink app allows battery-saving Bluetooth Low Energy connection with any of Eureka Water Probes family of Manta multiprobes. Used in conjunction with the MantaLink Bluetooth Module, the app allows use of an iPhone/iPad/iPod as a field display to view, collect and email data directly from the field. Features include: • Bluetooth Low Energy connection to any Manta multiprobe • View data for up to 18 sensor parameters, such as temperature, depth, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity • Easy to read high-contrast data display with large fonts for use in bright sunlight • Time series data capture using the optional “auto-snapshot” feature • Export logged snapshot data via email • Simple, intuitive interface • Log File management • Sensor Calibration • Manage displayed parameters and the order in which they appear • Review Calibration logs • Automatically capture GPS coordinates on all snapshot data • Manage interval for data capture • View screen in any orientation • Easy auto-connect • Calibrate easily in the field • Built-in Simulator

Screenshots

Solinst4 screens
MantaLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MantaLink at 100% against Solinst's 43%. MantaLink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Solinst's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MantaLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solinst has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Solinst's written reviews are positive against 100% of MantaLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solinst ships an update every 5 months, MantaLink every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solinst versus MantaLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolinstMantaLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolinst Canada Ltd.Eureka Water Probes

Customer experience

Solinst

All ratings7 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

MantaLink

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Solinst

No in-app purchases

None

MantaLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solinst free?
Solinst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MantaLink free?
MantaLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solinst or MantaLink?
MantaLink is rated higher. Solinst averages 1.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MantaLink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Solinst or MantaLink have ads?
Neither Solinst nor MantaLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solinst or MantaLink?
Solinst ships an update every 5 months, and MantaLink every 2 weeks. Most recently, Solinst was updated on September 5, 2026 and MantaLink on June 1, 2026.

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