UMLink vs zComms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UMLink
View and record live microscope feeds from M-JPEG compatible devices. Capture snapshots, freeze images, and utilize measurement tools for detailed analysis.
- M-JPEG microscope support
- Real-time preview
- Snapshot capture
- Video recording
- Image freeze
- Measurement functions
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UMLink supports M-JPEG format microscope connection, allowing real time preview. Features : • Snapshot • Video recording • Image freeze • Flip • Measurement functions
zComms
Transform your Ness security panel into a smart home hub. This application enables Z-Wave device control and push notifications through your mobile device via a Ness Z-Wave Gateway.
- Z-Wave device control
- Smart home integration
- Push notifications
- Rule engine for automation
- Remote access via mobile
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Ness zComms turns your Ness D8 / D16 Security Panels into a smart home with Z-Wave Control. This app talks though the Ness Z-Wave Gateway to give your D8 / D16 alarm panel Z-Wave control with your mobile device. zComms has a simple and powerful rule engine to control your Z-Wave devices and receive push notifications over the internet. * Requires D8 / D16 version firmware 7.8 or above for D8/D16 integration. * Requires Ness IP232 Module (101-244) configured to your D8 / D16 for panel to work with app. Not included or supplied with Ness Z-Wave Gateway or App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UMLink at 100% against zComms's 33%. UMLink also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UMLink | zComms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microlinks Technology Co,.Ltd | Ness Corporation Pty Limited |
Customer experience
UMLink
zComms
In-app purchases
UMLink
No in-app purchases
zComms
No in-app purchases
