Stonel Wireless Link vs Steelhead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stonel Wireless Link
This app allows remote monitoring and control of automated valves via Bluetooth. Users can locate valves, set switch positions, manage network addresses, and log maintenance information. It also provides access to installation manuals and diagnostic data.
- Remote valve location
- Monitor/set switch positions
- Monitor/set network address
- Operate solenoid valves
- Identify model/serial number
- Log maintenance information
- Monitor diagnostics
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Remotely monitor and control your automated valves using Bluetooth® v4.0+ enabled Stonel valve communication terminals. Use Stonel Wireless Link to remotely: • Easily locate valve by winking module LEDs. • Monitor and set open and closed switch positions. • Monitor and set the network address. • Operate solenoid valve(s) (if network or power supply-enabled). • Identify model and serial number (pre-set from factory). • Identify valve automation components (may be entered by valve supplier). • Log maintenance information. • Monitor diagnostics (valve cycle count, temperature, and more). • Conveniently retrieve installation manuals (internet connection required). Devices may be remotely accessed typically from up to 50 meters depending on obstructions. All settings and inputs are locked when standard network communication is functioning.
Steelhead
This utility app allows users to connect to and configure compatible sensors via Bluetooth. It enables direct sensor diagnostics, immediate readings, and downloading of stored data for analysis.
- Bluetooth (BLE) connectivity
- Sensor configuration (add/change sensors)
- Reporting/sampling interval adjustment
- SDI-12 Transparent mode for diagnostics
- Immediate current readings
- Download stored data
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• Connect via Bluetooth (BLE) • Configuration: add/change sensors, reporting/sampling interval, and more! • SDI-12 Transparent mode: talk directly to the sensor for diagnostics • Current readings: take an immediate reading • Download stored data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Steelhead at 5.0 against Stonel Wireless Link's 4.5. Steelhead also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Steelhead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Stonel Wireless Link ships an update every 6 months, Steelhead every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stonel Wireless Link | Steelhead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valmet Flow Control Inc. | Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
Stonel Wireless Link
Steelhead
In-app purchases
Stonel Wireless Link
No in-app purchases
Steelhead
No in-app purchases
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