Kestrel LiNK (Legacy)

Name: Kestrel LiNK (Legacy)
Rating: 2.2 (38 reviews)
Author: Nielsen-Kellerman Co.

By: Nielsen-Kellerman Co.

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Features & Capabilities

Kestrel LiNK Legacy edition is compatible with Drop and 5000 series devices with the following firmware: K5 1.43 or earlier Drop 1.54 or earlier

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Nielsen-Kellerman Co.

Rating:

2.20

(38)

Version:

1.5.6 Last updated: 2021-01-11

Version code:

839960418

Creation date:

2013-12-31

Compatible devices:

Size:

20.24MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

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Ranking

# 293,909 ▼ 1,473

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Developed by:

Nielsen-Kellerman Co.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kestrel-link-legacy/id698732837

Website:

https://kestrelinstruments.com

User Reviews

Users praise the app for viewing and downloading Kestrel sensor data on iOS, easy multi-sensor connections, alerting, and access to derived readings like dew point. However, they repeatedly complain about an outdated UI that fails on modern devices, unreliable data export, limited and non-adjustable plotting, stability issues with Bluetooth and iOS updates, and the lack of per-sensor unit customization (global units only). Overall, the app fulfills basic data access but needs substantial improvements in UI, plotting, stability, and sensor-specific settings.

Pros

Useful for viewing and downloading data from Kestrel D3/Drop sensors on iOS.
Easy-to-use interface and quick connections to multiple sensors.
Alerts for readings are supported.
Derived readings (e.g., dew point) are provided from sensor data.

Cons

Outdated UI that doesn't adapt well to modern iOS devices; layout issues on iPhone X and iPad.
Data export on iOS is unreliable or limited (e.g., iPad Pro).
Plotting is constrained by fixed scales and lacks customizable charts.
Bluetooth stability and crashes after iOS updates (frequent disconnects and crashes).
Per-sensor unit customization is missing; only a global imperial/metric toggle.

Recent reviews

I have toiled away in frustration for years with the apps used to support the Kestrel Drop, itself a decent product. Thankfully, this app was replaced, with one having greater functionality but only marginally better. Hopefully they will release an app worthy of its product.

by JL*****, 2022-12-22

I was not happy with this app. Then I downloaded the new Kestral app - which is terrible. I need only to know the temperatures in my two garden plots, and to track/plot those temps over time. That works on this app, over time. The new app is not intuitive and the wait for historical data is interminable.

by Br*****, 2021-03-13

App is not designed well to work in iPhone screen. Hasn’t for years and there seems to be little to no improvement whenever it happens to get updated. Very disappointing.