Zed vs SmartlinkDQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zed
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BlueKaktus introduces a next gen, easy to use quality assurance mobile app which automates the quality control process by enabling QC personnel. It conducts, captures & records end-line quality inspections. Below are the benefits that BlueKaktus gurantees: More than 500% ROI Improve Production Line Quality through real time Quality app Easy to use
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: Zed at every 6 weeks against SmartlinkDQ's every 26 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.
Zed ships an update every 6 weeks, SmartlinkDQ every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zed | SmartlinkDQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Royal Datamatic Private Limited | CimTechniques, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Zed
No in-app purchases
SmartlinkDQ
No in-app purchases
