ICARUS blue vs ShurLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ICARUS blue
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(Use this app to control and configure the ICARUS blue R series receivers!) ICARUS blue® R series - The first complete radio remote control system with Bluetooth® 5.0 technology. Because we pay attention to the needs and wishes of our customers and recognise the importance of versatility, we have created a completely new app (free of charge) that makes it even easier and more convenient to configure and control the R-series receivers via smartphone. The system's communication works bidirectionally and is equipped with appropriate encryptions. This ensures not only a long range, but also a reliable connection and high security. For more information visit: www.icarus-blue.com
ShurLink
This utility app functions as a configuration tool for specific hardware receivers and remotes. It also includes a simulator for a particular hardware model, offering a way to test its features digitally.
- Configure ShurLink receivers
- Configure ShurLink remotes
- ShurLink EZR simulator
- Hardware configuration tool
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ShurLink is both a configuration tool for ShurLink receivers and remotes, as well as a ShurLink EZR simulator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ICARUS blue at every 2 months against ShurLink's every 4 months. ShurLink's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
ICARUS blue ships an update every 2 months, ShurLink every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ICARUS blue | ShurLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ICP Group B.V. | Michael Fort |
In-app purchases
ICARUS blue
No in-app purchases
ShurLink
No in-app purchases
