SmartLink Control vs BECKHOFF Diagnostics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartLink Control
This application provides mobile visualization for operating and displaying functions within a networked building automation environment. It connects to various common building systems and offers comfort functions like scene storage and presence simulation. It also supports media technology control via LAN, IR, or RS232.
- Control building automation systems
- Visualize system functions
- Connects to KNX, LON, Crestron, and more
- Scene storage and presence simulation
- Media technology control (LAN, IR, RS232)
- Sonos basic function control via UPnP
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Diese Applikation dient zur Steuerung des Coldewey Servers IB101, welcher für den Einsatz dieser Applikation unbedingt erforderlich ist. Primäres Einsatzgebiet ist die Gebäudeautomation. Der Server IB101 vernetzt verschiedene, in der Gebäudeautomation übliche Bussysteme. SmartLink Control ist eine mobile Visualisierung zur Bedienung und Anzeige verschiedener Funktionen in dieser vernetzten Umgebung. Vernetzt werden können die in der Gebäudetechnik üblichen Systeme: - KNX - LON - Crestron - Honeywell Einbruchmeldeanlagen - Telenot Einbruchmeldeanlagen - Beckhoff SPS (ADS) - Solar Log - Eltako - Philips Hue - Modbus TCP Komfortfunktionen wie Szenenspeicherung, Anwesenheitssimulation und Schaltuhr sind vorhanden. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt ist die Steuerung von Medientechnik, welche z.B. im Heimkino oder in Konferenzräumen zu finden ist. Entsprechende Geräte können über LAN, IR oder RS232 gesteuert werden. Per UPnP lassen sich Sonos Grundfunktionen bedienen.
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
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BECKHOFF Diagnostics provides mobile, on-demand diagnostic capabilities for BECKHOFF EtherCAT devices - all through a Bluetooth connection. When used with a compatible Bluetooth gateway, your smartphone or tablet becomes a powerful on-site diagnostic tool. The app provides a clear overview of all EtherCAT devices in the connected system, including status, error, and diagnostic data. With the integrated scoping function, signal traces can be captured directly on site. Everything works out of the box, with no additional programming or configuration required. Read-only access: No configuration, no forcing, no system changes. Key Features - Bluetooth pairing with BECKHOFF Diagnostics gateways - Automatic detection of all EtherCAT devices - Error & diagnostic codes (CoE 0x10F3) - Device status & live information - Simple signal recording (scoping) - Read-only access for maximum safety Use Cases - On-site service - Customer support - Device inspection & troubleshooting - Mobile field diagnostics
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartLink Control at 9.0 against BECKHOFF Diagnostics's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SmartLink Control ships an update every 3 months, BECKHOFF Diagnostics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartLink Control | BECKHOFF Diagnostics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Holger Boelts | Beckhoff Automation GmbH |
In-app purchases
SmartLink Control
No in-app purchases
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
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