VLink vs Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VLink
This application serves as a control panel for a VoIP intercom system designed for broadcast and mission-critical environments. It intelligently connects with the ADAM Matrix Intercom System, operating on a client/server architecture. A server-side application purchase is required for full functionality.
- VoIP Intercom System
- Broadcast applications
- Mission-critical operations
- ADAM Matrix Intercom integration
- Client/Server architecture
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VLink Control Panel for iOS. VLink is a VoIP Intercom System for broadcast and mission critical applications that intelligently trunks with the ADAM Matrix Intercom System. It is based on a client / server architecture and will not operate without purchase of the corresponding server side application -- VLink Virtual Matrix. Contact RTS for more information.
Scan
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Inventory makes equipment tracking simple with fast barcode scanning, organized job records and clear check-out and return status. Create a job, enter the required assignment information and use your iPhone camera to scan equipment barcodes. Each item is recorded in the job’s scan history with its status, date, time and responsible person. When equipment is returned, scan the same barcode using Scan IN. Inventory automatically updates the item’s status and helps identify anything that remains outstanding. KEY FEATURES • Scan barcodes using the iPhone camera • Enter barcode numbers manually • Check equipment out and back in • Target one barcode at a time with the camera guide • Track checked-out, checked-in and outstanding totals • Record job names, numbers, bids and work orders • Record assigned personnel and truck information • Add descriptions and notes to equipment records • Search the current job’s scan history • Undo the most recent scan • Create and manage multiple jobs • Generate PDF and Excel job reports • Email or share reports using standard iPhone controls • Save job information and scan history on the device Inventory is designed for businesses, production teams, warehouses, equipment rooms and other organizations that need a straightforward way to track equipment movement. No account, subscription or server connection is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scan at every 3 days against VLink's every 15 months. VLink's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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.
VLink ships an update every 15 months, Scan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VLink | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IntraCom Systems, LLC | Paul BUtkiewicz |
In-app purchases
VLink
No in-app purchases
Scan
No in-app purchases









