Scan & Link vs BMS Startup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan & Link
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The Scan & Link app allows you to easily remotely link and configure devices by scanning barcodes provided on the devices. Configurable Devices: 20A Area Controller 5A Fixture Controller 20A On/Off Relay This app requires a Remote Commissioning Gateway to use. Contact the manufacturer to purchase a gateway. It also requires access to a camera in order to use barcode scanning features.
BMS Startup
This application simplifies the pre-commissioning of new building controllers. It allows for portable access and sharing of IO configurations, pushing them to controllers via BLE technology. The app also provides automatic digital reporting with live point-value readings and real-time project tracking.
- Portable IO configuration access and sharing
- BLE technology for pushing configurations
- Multi-user support
- Automatic digital reporting
- Live point-value readings
- Real-time project progress tracking
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Our App streamlines the pre-commissioning of our new building controllers. Portable and Early Check Out Access to and sharing of IO configurations via smart devices (phones or tablets) Utilizes BLE technology to push IO configurations to empty controllers. Facilitates multi-user support Automatic Digital Reporting Live point-value readings, test results and remote reports on check out progress and status Accurate Project Tracking Real-time visibility of project progress
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scan & Link at 10.0 against BMS Startup's 13.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
Scan & Link ships an update every 6 weeks, BMS Startup every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Scan & Link | BMS Startup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ad Hoc Electronics, LLC | Honeywell International, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Scan & Link
No in-app purchases
BMS Startup
No in-app purchases
