Comparison

VLink vs Scan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • VoIP Intercom System
  • Broadcast applications
  • Mission-critical operations
  • ADAM Matrix Intercom integration
  • Client/Server architecture
Features
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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.

About

Scan

Features
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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.

Screenshots

VLink1 screens
Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VLink versus Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVLinkScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntraCom Systems, LLCPaul BUtkiewicz

In-app purchases

None

VLink

No in-app purchases

None

Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VLink free?
VLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VLink or Scan have ads?
Neither VLink nor Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VLink or Scan?
VLink ships an update every 15 months, and Scan every 3 days. Most recently, VLink was updated on October 23, 2026 and Scan on October 8, 2026.

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