# Microchip SmartConnect vs PetLink ACO

The clearest difference is rating: PetLink ACO at 1.8 against Microchip SmartConnect's 1.0. PetLink ACO also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 3). Microchip SmartConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

PetLink ACO holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PetLink ACO has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microchip SmartConnect | PetLink ACO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044/reviews) | **[1.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlink-aco/id1557148500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Microchip Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368610396) | [Datamars SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899066582) |

## What reviewers say

### Microchip SmartConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044)

This application serves as a container for various Bluetooth Low Energy profile applications. It is designed for demonstrating functionalities with specific development kits and software. It supports a range of health and device information profiles.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy profiles, Alert Notification, Heart Rate monitoring, Health Thermometer, Custom Serial Chat, Device Information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PetLink ACO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlink-aco/id1557148500)

This app enables US animal professionals to quickly look up owner details for lost pets using microchip numbers. It facilitates submitting found pet reports and provides access to pet photos and medical information for faster reunification.

**Highlights:** Microchip number lookup via keypad or voice, Camera capture of microchip reader display, Search across PetLink, Backtrack, and AAHA databases, Submit found pet reports in 4 clicks, View pet photos and medical details, Facilitates pet-owner reunification

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microchip SmartConnect free?

Microchip SmartConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PetLink ACO free?

PetLink ACO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microchip SmartConnect or PetLink ACO?

PetLink ACO is rated higher. Microchip SmartConnect averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PetLink ACO averages 1.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Microchip SmartConnect or PetLink ACO have ads?

Neither Microchip SmartConnect nor PetLink ACO shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*