Comparison

SmartLink vs AkzoNobel Design

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartLink

Features
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通过Wi-Fi对工业数据采集器的参数进行配置 通过Wi-Fi查看监控对象的实时运行数据

About

AkzoNobel Design

This app helps architects, designers, and specifiers understand and specify powder and liquid coatings for metal in the built environment. It provides technical information, color selection tools, and generates specification documents based on international standards.

Highlights
  • Technical coating information
  • Generate technical specifications
  • International standards compliance
  • Product and color finder
  • Customizable color cards
  • Document library
  • Project track record
Features
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AkzoNobel’s Design app is a tool that will allow you to better understand the use of powder and liquid coatings applied to metal in built environments. It is aimed at those involved in the design and specifications process, enabling architects, designers and specifiers to create technical specification documents based on internationally recognised Architectural Standards. The Design app is especially for professionals who want the latest information about the use colors and properties of coatings, predominantly in the Building and Construction sector. AkzoNobel are a world leader in coatings technology, and we are focused on supporting the buildings and architectural community. We aim to help our valued customers benefit from our market leading expertise, helping them to fulfil their clients’ needs as efficiently as possible. Key Features: - Technical information on powder and liquid coatings for metal - Based on the project location (worldwide) generate your own technical specification - Uses internationally recognised standards (AAMA, Qualicoat, GSB, and more) - Product Finder: choose from a comprehensive range of colors and finishes including metallic - Color Picker: Find a match to the color you want – just use your camera or photos - Build your own color card. If your project has a range of colors use the “Color Card” feature to produce personalised color documentation - Document library: Technical information and reference documents for use by professional operators in the Building and Construction sector - Glossary: Explanation of the common terms that relate to coatings - Track record: find examples worldwide where coatings have been used in construction projects - Help: In addition to the technical tools and content in the app there are details of who you can contact locally (worldwide) for help and advice on anything related to coatings. AkzoNobel Powder Coatings is a market leader in innovative technology. We offer effective powder coating solutions for a wide range of applications, including furniture, automotive, functional, IT, appliance, the architectural market and general industry. As the global number one we can help you, whatever your powder coatings needs.

Screenshots

SmartLink4 screens
AkzoNobel Design4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartLink at 7.1 against AkzoNobel Design's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartLink ships an update every 6 weeks, AkzoNobel Design every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SmartLink versus AkzoNobel Design: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartLinkAkzoNobel Design
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB328 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥梯 孟Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.

In-app purchases

None

SmartLink

No in-app purchases

None

AkzoNobel Design

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartLink free?
SmartLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AkzoNobel Design free?
AkzoNobel Design is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartLink or AkzoNobel Design have ads?
Neither SmartLink nor AkzoNobel Design shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartLink or AkzoNobel Design?
SmartLink ships an update every 6 weeks, and AkzoNobel Design every 2 months. Most recently, SmartLink was updated on November 11, 2026 and AkzoNobel Design on November 11, 2026.

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