# StackFM Portal vs WaveLinx

The clearest difference is rating: StackFM Portal at 5.0 against WaveLinx's 3.2. WaveLinx's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

StackFM Portal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WaveLinx has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StackFM Portal ships an update every 4 months, WaveLinx every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StackFM Portal | WaveLinx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackfm-portal/id1472967342/reviews)** | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavelinx/id1541690201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackFM](https://appshunter.io/developer/909035419) | [Cooper Lighting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/522827071) |

## What reviewers say

### StackFM Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackfm-portal/id1472967342)

This mobile application serves as a gateway to the CIMS platform, StackFM. It allows users with an active subscription to effectively manage their employee portal.

**Highlights:** Employee portal management, Access to CIMS platform, Subscription-based access, Mobile accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WaveLinx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavelinx/id1541690201)

Manage and configure wireless connected lighting systems. Create areas and zones, control lighting levels, and set up scene controls. This app supports both standalone and networked lighting control.

**Highlights:** Device management, Area configuration, Mobile-friendly design, Standalone and networked control, Scene control, Demand Response ready

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StackFM Portal free?

StackFM Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WaveLinx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StackFM Portal or WaveLinx?

StackFM Portal is rated higher. StackFM Portal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WaveLinx averages 3.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do StackFM Portal or WaveLinx have ads?

Neither StackFM Portal nor WaveLinx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StackFM Portal or WaveLinx?

StackFM Portal ships an update every 4 months, and WaveLinx every 3 months. Most recently, StackFM Portal was updated on July 27, 2026 and WaveLinx on September 11, 2026.

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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.*