Digital Link vs SlingLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Digital Link
Control your chronograph and manage velocity data wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Ideal for testing shooting loads and skills for speed and consistency.
- Wireless chronograph control
- Velocity data collection
- Modern user interface
- Smartphone/tablet connectivity
- Load testing
- Shooting skill analysis
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Cut the Cord! This app is designed to be used in conjunction with the ProChrono Digital chronograph (model CEI-3800) and the Digital Link Bluetooth accessory (model CEI-3812) OR the ProChrono DLX (CEI-3820). It provides a modern user interface for controlling the chronograph as well as collecting and managing the velocity data. Now you can connect wireless to your chronograph using a tablet or smartphone! Whether you are interested in testing your loads or your shooting skills for speed and consistency, Competition Electronics has a product to suit your needs. We have been producing quality shooting products in the USA since 1982. Our goal is to provide a long lasting product that is serviceable and affordable.
SlingLab
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SlingLab is a training companion built for slingshot shooters. Track your sessions, monitor your accuracy, manage your equipment, and measure your progress over time. FEATURES: • Live Tracking — Log hits, misses, distance, ammunition, and session notes. • Equipment — Track your builds and equipment history. • Analytics — Review accuracy trends, personal records, and performance. • Knockdown Mode — Track competition-style rounds and scores. • Session Reports — Review your results and share your progress. Whether you’re practicing in the backyard or preparing for competition, SlingLab helps you train smarter and improve your accuracy. Privacy Policy: https://slinglab.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://slinglab.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digital Link at none against SlingLab's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. SlingLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Digital Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
Digital Link ships an update every 5 weeks, SlingLab monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Digital Link | SlingLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Competition Electronics | Alex Jones |
Bugs and requests
Digital Link
Reported bugs
14 issues- Digital link not supported
- Bluetooth not supported
- Constantly losing connection
- Edit function not working
- Backup file corrupt
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- CSV export broken
- Cannot view saved images
- Dark mode reverts to white
- App crashes when deleting shot list
- Image creation/viewing feature broken
- App crashes on iPad 3 with latest iOS
- Deleted years of data
- Won't save decimal for bullet weight
- App abends when creating summary for uploading
Requested features
15 requests- Update for latest iOS versions
- Support for Bluetooth
- Ability to print reports from iPhone
- Dark mode option
- Organize shot data by gun/caliber/load
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- Ability to undelete or manually add shots
- Swipe to scroll through data sets
- Folders for load development
- Show ft-lb energy instead of power factor
- Group shot strings by firearm or cartridge
- Allow screen rotation to landscape
- Add fields for bullet type, manufacturer, powder, etc.
- Save specific rounds in a customized preset list
- Allow two decimal places for bullet weight in grains
- Report power in joules
SlingLab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Digital Link
No in-app purchases
SlingLab
- SlingLab Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- SlingLab Pro Annual$19.991 Year
