DP vs SmartlinkDQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DP
Connect to instruments via Bluetooth to capture leak survey data. Log details of observed leaks, including location and pictures, and view a map of your survey path. Download your data in various formats for analysis.
- Connect to instruments via Bluetooth
- Capture leak survey data
- Log leak details with location and pictures
- View survey map and breadcrumb trail
- Download data in CSV, KML, or zip formats
- Audible alarm for configurable CH4 values
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The DP-IR+ Application provides an easy way for users to connect to Heath DP-IR+ instruments via Bluetooth (BLE) and capture leak survey data. This includes the following: · Search and connect to nearby DP-IR+ instruments · Select GPS logging rate option · Start a new leak survey · View current methane (CH4) values · Turn pump on or off · Perform bar hole surveys, capturing peak and sustained CH4 values over a 15 second reading · Log details of observed leaks including location and pictures · Switch between DP-IR+ devices during a survey · View map of breadcrumb trail and logged leaks · Download CSV, KML or zip files of a leak survey · Audible alarm through the mobile application based on configurable CH4 value
SmartlinkDQ
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Provide access to monitor and configure SmartLinkDQ Gateways and Sensors. Each Sensor communicates with its gateway over Bluetooth. Each Gateway reports to the SmartScan’s Servers. Broad Range of Wireless Sensors and Probes are Available Budget Friendly Unobtrusive Design Long Battery Life (2-5 years) using Standard “AA” Batteries Bluetooth Links to Local Displays & User’s SmartPhones Uses Existing IT Infrastructure or Cellular Network to Communicate with the Cloud-Based SmartScan Server Very Long Range Wireless Network Devices are Available Inexpensive Annual Calibration using EZcal Probes Door Open/Ajar Detector Input Included on Each Sensor Learn more here: https://smartscanmonitoring.com/dq-series-wireless-sensors/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartlinkDQ at every 26 months against DP's every 61 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
DP ships an update every 61 months, SmartlinkDQ every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DP | SmartlinkDQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | Every 26 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heath Consultants Inc | CimTechniques, Inc. |
In-app purchases
DP
No in-app purchases
SmartlinkDQ
No in-app purchases
