Comparison

FACOM Smart Tools vs CPLinQ PRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FACOM Smart Tools

This app allows precise control of smart torque wrenches, enabling quick target torque setting, error reduction, and measurement recording for audits. It supports multiple units and angle measurements, with features for creating and saving complex tightening sequences.

Highlights
  • Set target torque values
  • Create and save complex tightening sequences
  • Record and export torque measurement data
  • Support for multiple units (N.m, kg.cm, lbf.ft, lbf.in)
  • Angle measurement capabilities
  • Wrench click count and calibration tracking
Features
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Faster, Easier, More Precise. With the Facom App, take control of your Smart Torque wrench and set quickly target torque, help reduce errors, and record measurement for audit. Set values, recall favorites, and generate reports. Supports multi units N.m, kg.cm, lbf.ft and lbf.in as well as angle measurement. Quick Torque: - Easily set target torque as absolute values - Removing the need to read mechanical scales - Improve setup speed and reduce errors. Torque Sequence - Allows you to create and save complex sequences, - Single-pass sequences allows you to tighten each bolt to max specs in one go. - Multiple-pass sequences allows you to tighten each bolt in a multi-stage - The wrench will auto advance during the task once you have reached your target, saving time. Torque History - Create, export, and wirelessly share reporting of torque values for audit. - View completed Torque Activities - View Achieved Torque Target: Overtorque, Undertorque, or Within Range - View Achieved Angle: Exceeded or Within Range Wrench Management Tools - Click count towards calibration as determined by standards - Calibration date for the wrench from date of first pair

About

CPLinQ PRO

Features
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Industrial Tightening Made Easy — with connected CP Tools This app is your dedicated software companion for industrial tightening operations, designed exclusively for use with connected Chicago Pneumatic battery tools. Whether you're on the shop floor or in the field, it helps you maximize Safety, Quality, and Efficiency in industrial maintenance. Built for ease of use and operational clarity, the app supports every role—from technicians to executives—making it simple to track, manage, and optimize tightening processes in real time. Key Features: Seamless integration with connected CP tools Real-time operation tracking and reporting Role-based dashboards from shop floor to boardroom Offline mode for field use Secure data storage and export options Ideal for industrial teams looking to modernize their tightening workflows with precision and confidence. designed for IOs 18 or higher. Should be compatible from IOs 16

Screenshots

FACOM Smart Tools3 screens
CPLinQ PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FACOM Smart Tools at 13.0 against CPLinQ PRO's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FACOM Smart Tools ships an update every 2 months, CPLinQ PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FACOM Smart Tools versus CPLinQ PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFACOM Smart ToolsCPLinQ PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanley Black & Decker, Inc.Chicago Pneumatic

In-app purchases

None

FACOM Smart Tools

No in-app purchases

None

CPLinQ PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FACOM Smart Tools free?
FACOM Smart Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CPLinQ PRO free?
CPLinQ PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FACOM Smart Tools or CPLinQ PRO have ads?
Neither FACOM Smart Tools nor CPLinQ PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FACOM Smart Tools or CPLinQ PRO?
FACOM Smart Tools ships an update every 2 months, and CPLinQ PRO monthly. Most recently, FACOM Smart Tools was updated on September 21, 2026 and CPLinQ PRO on September 15, 2026.

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