Citylink vs SAM School Pickup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Citylink
Control your smart building features remotely, including door locks, thermostats, and maintenance requests. Issue digital keys to guests and stay informed about property events and community updates.
- Remote suite door lock/unlock
- Thermostat temperature control
- Property event alerts
- Maintenance request management
- Digital guest key issuance
- Community event and discount updates
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THE STREET-TO-SUITE SMART BUILDING APP Citylink's easy-to-use mobile app enables seamless integration between your connected lifestyle and your property, providing convenient fingertip control over your unit at any time, from anywhere. Citylink’s app facilitates connectivity to all IoT conveniences and allows you to manage even the most advanced function with the touch of a button, such as: Lock and unlock your suite door. Adjust and control the temperature of your suite thermostat to balance comfort and energy efficiency. Be alerted to property events that require immediate attention and/or caution. Seamlessly initiate and resolve maintenance requests. Issue digital keys to guests for simplified access to the property and your suite. Stay connected to your community through local events and discount opportunities. Unlock your smart living experience today. *Mobile App features and functionality may vary by property. Refer to your Property Management team for more information.
SAM School Pickup
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Pickup your kids with a touch of a button
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SAM School Pickup at every 9 days against Citylink's every 2 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.
Citylink ships an update every 2 months, SAM School Pickup every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Citylink | SAM School Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TheCityWideGroup | Salaheddin Islamic Centre Inc (CA) |
In-app purchases
Citylink
No in-app purchases
SAM School Pickup
No in-app purchases
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