Spottbox vs ScanLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Spottbox
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Measuring and monitoring in real time is an essential tool in a world of short global communication lines. Therefor Blue1 developed a complete telemetry system which covers hardware, communication and visualization in function of our customers needs. The SpoTTbox app enables you to optimizes your production, your distribution and your stock levels to ensure continuity and cost efficiency.
ScanLink
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ScanLink allows a store associate to assign a product to a display and when required, check the display image and to unassign or replace the ESL. It also allows the store associate to refresh the image, step through the pages held in the ESL and perform other routine ESL management tasks. This is done with a mobile phone, or with specialised hardware such as Zebra TC52 or Linea Pro 7. In simple terms, ScanLink works with Displaydataβs Dynamic Solution software via the in store WiFi to manage the product information that is shown on the associated displays. It does this using the barcode attached to the ESL and that of the product.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanLink at every 6 weeks against Spottbox's every 32 months. Spottbox's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spottbox ships an update every 32 months, ScanLink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spottbox | ScanLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 14.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLUE1 BVBA | Displaydata Limited |
In-app purchases
Spottbox
No in-app purchases
ScanLink
No in-app purchases









