Comparison

Hanna Lab vs Engbird

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

Head to head
About

Hanna Lab

Transform your mobile device into a professional-grade pH meter or data management system. Connect with compatible Hanna Instruments probes and meters to conduct precise measurements, store data securely, and access it via the cloud.

Highlights
  • pH meter functionality with Bluetooth probes
  • Data management with compatible meters
  • Hanna Cloud compatibility for data sync
  • Live measurements and trend graphs
  • Data export in PDF and CSV formats
  • Calibration and logging features
Features
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The Hanna Lab App turns your iPhone or iPad into a full-featured pH meter when used with a Hanna Instruments HALO® or HALO2 pH probe with Bluetooth® Smart technology or a data management system when used with a Hanna Instruments HI98494 or HI98594 Multiparameter Bluetooth Portable Meter or HI97115 Marine Master Waterproof Multiparameter Photometer. Whether you're in the lab, in the field, or at your desk, Hanna Lab delivers professional-grade measurements with flexible access, reliable storage, and intuitive control. The Hanna Lab App now features Hanna Cloud compatibility. Once connected, data from HALO & HALO2 probes, HI98494 & HI98594 and HI97115 meters, can be automatically uploaded to Hanna Cloud. Hanna Cloud is a free web-based application accessible from your PC, tablet, or phone. Features will vary depending on the connected device. They include but are not limited to live measurements, trend graphs, log history, device settings, alarms, and target ranges. •HALO or HALO2 pH Probes When used with HALO pH probes, functions include: -Clear and concise calibration screens for calibration of up to 5 points. -Annotated data points can be saved with measurement-specific information. When using a Halo2 pH probe annotated readings can be saved on demand or on stability. -Data is automatically saved every hour. Data can be shared via PDF or CSV format. -Dynamic graphing provides measurement information linearly. Graph axes may be expanded using pinch-to-zoom technology for enhanced viewing. When connected to Hanna Cloud, log files from the HALO pH probes can be uploaded automatically or manually from log history. Files on the cloud can be merged and exported with a reduced logging interval. Annotated readings from the HALO probes can be uploaded immediately to the cloud and saved in a separate data file. •HI98494 or HI98594 Multiparameter Meter When used with a HI98494 or HI98594 Multiparameter Bluetooth Portable Meter, functions include: -Data can be shared via PDF or CSV format. -Downloaded log files with dynamic graphing. Graph axes may be expanded using pinch-to-zoom technology for enhanced viewing. -GLP information for the previous five calibrations. -User-selectable measurement units. -Stay up to date with the latest firmware updates for the HI98594 on the device information page. When connected to Hanna Cloud, log files can be uploaded automatically or manually in log history. New data added to uploaded log-on-demand files is automatically synced to the cloud. Log files that have been uploaded to the cloud have user-selectable parameters measurement units, and four parameters can be graphed at the same time. •HI97115 Marine Master Photometer When used with a HI97115 Marine Master Waterproof Multiparameter Photometer, functions include: -User-defined method groups for routine analysis. -Readings can be collected using the app or synced directly from the HI97115 meter. -Data can be shared via PDF or CSV format. -Trend data with dynamic graphing. Graph axes may be expanded using pinch-to-zoom technology for enhanced viewing. -Stay up to date with the latest firmware updates on the device information page. -A demo meter has been included, showing all the features of this app. When connected to Hanna Cloud, log files can be uploaded automatically or manually in log history. When connected to Hanna Cloud, user-defined target ranges can be set, and four parameters can be graphed at the same time. Hanna Lab is compatible with iOS 15 or newer and iOS devices with Bluetooth 4.0+.

About

Engbird

Monitor environmental conditions like temperature and humidity with smart sensors. View real-time and historical data, export it, and manage multiple devices and users. Supports various sampling intervals and multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature and humidity display
  • Configurable sampling intervals
  • Historical data viewing (day, week, month, year)
  • CSV data export
  • Multi-sensor and multi-user support
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Engbird is the easiest way to monitor the environmental conditions affecting the things you care about. Quickly pair the app with our Temperature & Humidity Smart Sensors and enjoy the sleek interface for viewing current and past conditions.It supports the following features: - Displays Temperature & Humidity in real-time. - The sampling interval can be configured for 10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 30min, record length up to 30000. - Can easily view historical data by day, week, month, year, and can export historical data in csv format. - Support a mobile phone to access multiple sensors, you can also access multiple mobile phones with the same sensor - Multi-language support: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese.

Screenshots

Hanna Lab4 screens
Engbird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hanna Lab at 3.7 against Engbird's 1.8. Hanna Lab also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 13%). Engbird's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 11). 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

Hanna Lab holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Hanna Lab's written reviews are positive against 13% of Engbird's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hanna Lab ships an update every 5 months, Engbird every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hanna Lab versus Engbird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanna LabEngbird
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (11 ratings) — better1.8 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better13.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1137 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanna Instruments, Inc.Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd

Customer experience

Hanna Lab

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

Engbird

All ratings37 ratings
Positive13.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative78.4%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative75.8%

Bugs and requests

Hanna Lab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Engbird

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup after updates
  • Bluetooth connection issues, sensors not detected
  • Temperature and humidity values displayed incorrectly
  • Graph time scales do not match actual data
  • Sensor names not displayed in app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add push notifications for temperature/humidity alerts
  • Improve graph functionality (zoom, customize, etc.)
  • Allow calibration of temperature and humidity sensors
  • Provide more detailed historical data export options
  • Add support for multiple sensors/devices in one view

In-app purchases

None

Hanna Lab

No in-app purchases

None

Engbird

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hanna Lab free?
Hanna Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Engbird free?
Engbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hanna Lab or Engbird?
Hanna Lab is rated higher. Hanna Lab averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Engbird averages 1.8 from 37 ratings.
Do Hanna Lab or Engbird have ads?
Neither Hanna Lab nor Engbird shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanna Lab or Engbird?
Hanna Lab ships an update every 5 months, and Engbird every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hanna Lab was updated on October 24, 2026 and Engbird on October 26, 2026.

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