CPS Link vs SmartKap
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.
SmartKap
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The SmartKap app allows the user to review measurements of airflow, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure and differential pressure in real-time via a compatible mobile device. This data is transmitted via Bluetooth® 4.2 low consumption to connected devices within a range up to 30 meters (98 ft). SmartKap also allows the user to save logged measurements over time so that technicians can create detailed reports that can be sent via email directly to clients. SmartKap also includes a database of different air vent varieties to help gather data from all types of installations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CPS Link at every 3 weeks against SmartKap's every 7 months. On price, ads, 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 ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartKap every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPS Link | SmartKap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (154 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CPS Products, Inc. | SAUERMANN INDUSTRIE |
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
SmartKap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CPS Link
No in-app purchases
SmartKap
No in-app purchases









