CPS Link vs ICM Controls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPS Link
Connect multiple wireless sensors to create a comprehensive diagnostic measurement system. Perform quick single measurements or complex full system diagnostics with analytics. Expand your system over time with new sensor solutions.
- Connect multiple wireless sensors
- Comprehensive diagnostic measurement system
- Perform quick measurements
- Complex system diagnostics with analytics
- Expandable sensor system
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CPS Link™ is a powerful, easy-to-use application that connects multiple CPS wireless sensors together at one time to create the world’s most comprehensive diagnostic measurement system. The flexibility of this patented system enables users to add sensors as required to perform quick one-step measurement tasks or more complex full home, facility or system diagnostics with analytics. A range of high quality wireless sensors are available to accommodate most common HVAC/R service needs, with more innovative sensor solutions in various levels of release and development. Interconnectivity between the CPS Link app and future sensors remains a primary criterion to provide users with the flexibility of building their own custom measurement systems, over time.
ICM Controls
This app helps users find aftermarket replacement parts for OEM products and browse the company's catalog. It also locates nearby distributors, allows enrollment in a loyalty program for rewards, and provides access to technical support.
- Part number lookup
- Aftermarket product catalog
- Distributor locator
- Customer loyalty program enrollment
- Rewards tracking
- Technical support access
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Use this app to: (1) Look up ICM part number as the aftermarket replacement for your OEM product. (2) Look up ICM aftermarket product catalog. (3) Find a distributor near you. (4) Enroll into ICM Customer Loyalty Program (for contractors in US and Canada). (5) Scan the "Scan to Get Rewards" card shipped inside eligible ICM products. (6) Check rewards earned in your Loyalty Program account. (7) Claim ICM free products! (8) Contact ICM technical support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CPS Link at 1.9 against ICM Controls's 1.0. CPS Link also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (157 vs 2). ICM Controls's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CPS Link holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPS Link has 157 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CPS Link ships an update every 3 weeks, ICM Controls every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPS Link | ICM Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (157 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 157 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CPS Products | ICM controls corp |
Customer experience
CPS Link
ICM Controls
Bugs and requests
CPS Link
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Inconsistent readings and measurements
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Update app to fix compatibility issues
- Improve customer support and responsiveness
- Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides
ICM Controls
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CPS Link
No in-app purchases
ICM Controls
No in-app purchases
Questions
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