Link Pro vs QAOSH AviationSMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link Pro
This app simplifies the commissioning of new marine electronic systems for certified dealers. It captures system configurations, certifies vessels for support, and uploads data to a secure cloud for future service requests. Installation details are also emailed for easy restoration of settings.
- Streamlines commissioning process
- Captures system configurations
- Certifies vessels for support
- Uploads data to secure cloud
- Emails installation details
- Facilitates settings restoration
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Link Pro streamlines the commissioning process for new Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G systems, making it simpler for Certified Dealers to capture system configurations and certify vessels for on-board support. Link Pro gathers all system information from a vessel’s network, and uploads that information to a secure cloud service to assist with future Navico service requests. Installation details and settings are also emailed to the Certified Dealer, to facilitate easy restoration of a boat owner’s original settings and other dealer-level service requests.
QAOSH AviationSMS
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SMS reports can be submitted while offline in remote areas and uploaded directly into the AviationSMS database when back online. * Short SMS Report: a quick and easy form to describe an event or suggestion. * Standard SMS Report: detail an event or suggestion with more background information. * Maintenance Report: for maintenance related events and capturing engineering details of defects. * Hazard Observation: describe operational hazards observed and outline risk controls that are in place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QAOSH AviationSMS at every 3 weeks against Link Pro's every 2 months. Link Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Link Pro ships an update every 2 months, QAOSH AviationSMS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link Pro | QAOSH AviationSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Navico Norway AS | QAOSH AviationSMS |
In-app purchases
Link Pro
No in-app purchases
QAOSH AviationSMS
No in-app purchases
