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Blynk vs Tonal

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Blynk

Software

IoT cloud platform with mobile app builder for connected devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tonal logo

Tonal

Software

The world's smartest home gym

From
$59.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Blynk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blynk the free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention; Tonal requires hardware purchase (Tonal 2 equipment) to use the service
  • They diverge on capability: Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, Tonal covers Digital weight system.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blynk and Tonal actually diverge.

Attributes where Blynk and Tonal differ
AttributeBlynkTonal
Starting priceFree$59.95/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Any IoT deviceProprietary hardware
Founded20122015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Blynk

  • Mobile App Builder
  • No-Code Interface
  • Real-Time Control
  • Cloud Storage
  • REST API
  • WebHooks
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud platform

Only in Tonal

  • Digital weight system
  • AI-powered training
  • Form feedback
  • Personalized programs
  • Strength assessment
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Blynk

  • Connecting IoT hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile appnot Tonal
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devicesnot Tonal
  • Automations triggered by device datanot Tonal
  • White-label device apps for a hardware productnot Tonal
  • Prototyping connected devices before committing to infrastructurenot Tonal

Tonal

  • Home gym strength trainingnot Blynk
  • Personalized resistance trainingnot Blynk
  • Multi-user household fitnessnot Blynk

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Blynk

  • The free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention
  • Data retention is tiered all the way up, reaching 12 months only on Enterprise
  • Automations and webhooks are rationed, from 5 scenarios and 1 webhook on free to 100 or more on Production
  • Over-the-air update campaigns are capped by tier, at 2 shipments on free and Starter
  • Production plans run from $199 to $1,099 a month depending on device count

Tonal

  • Requires hardware purchase (Tonal 2 equipment) to use the service
  • Subscription requires minimum 12-month commitment when paired with equipment purchase

Pricing, plan by plan

Blynk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 devices
    • Basic widgets
    • Cloud sync
  • Premium$5/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced widgets
    • Priority support

Tonal

$59.95/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Tonal review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Blynk if

  • You need mobile app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device.
  • You also want no-code interface.
Blynk review

Choose Tonal if

  • You need digital weight system.
  • You work on Proprietary hardware.
  • You also want ai-powered training.
Tonal review

Questions people ask

Is Blynk or Tonal better?
Neither clearly leads. Blynk starts at Free and Tonal at $59.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blynk or Tonal?
Blynk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Blynk and $59.95/month for Tonal.
Does Blynk or Tonal run on more platforms?
Blynk runs on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device. Tonal runs on Proprietary hardware.
Can I use Blynk for free?
Yes. Blynk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tonal starts at $59.95/month.
What is Blynk best used for?
Blynk is most often used for connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app, over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices, automations triggered by device data, white-label device apps for a hardware product. Of those, connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app and over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices are not what Tonal is typically brought in for.
What can Blynk do that Tonal cannot?
Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, No-Code Interface, Real-Time Control, Cloud Storage. Tonal covers Digital weight system, AI-powered training, Form feedback, Personalized programs.
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