Mural Link vs ICON Trial Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mural Link
This app simplifies the clinical trial experience for participants. It offers features like secure communication with research staff, easy access to payment options, and complimentary transportation to appointments. Stay organized with your trial schedule and provide valuable feedback.
- Receive payments via multiple methods
- Book complimentary Uber rides
- Provide feedback on trials
- Securely communicate with research staff
- View trial schedule and notifications
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Welcome to Mural Link! Access to Mural Link is provided to clinical trial participants by research sites only. By taking part in a clinical trial, you are helping to improve medical care for generations to come. This is why we believe that it should be easy to be a clinical trial participant. Mural Link was developed with you as the highest priority. With the Mural link app, participants will have access to different features that will help ensure the trial experience is as easy as possible. Key Features* * Get Paid- Choose to be paid via Venmo, PayPal, direct deposit, push to (your existing) debit card, or check, and never pay ATM or other fees.** * Book Rides- Take advantage of complimentary transportation to and from your appointments via Uber. * Give Feedback- Have your say and help future trials by sharing trial feedback right in the app. * Communicate with the Site- Contact staff at your assigned research site securely, via the Mural Link application. * Stay Up to Date- View your upcoming schedule, sign up for trial notifications, and keep track of all your important information in one place. *Functionality is based on your trial. Some features may not be available depending on which trial and site you are enrolled to. **Payment Methods vary by country/availability
ICON Trial Connect
This app allows users to track vital signs or import them from Apple Health-enabled devices. It requires an invitation and registration to use and should only be used under healthcare provider guidance. It does not offer medical advice or emergency services.
- Vital sign tracking
- Import from Apple Health
- Requires invitation and registration
- Healthcare provider guidance
- Not for medical advice
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ICON Trial Connect should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare provider. You must be invited and registered prior to using the app. This app does not provide medical advice and is not for emergency use. Please consult your provider before making any medical decisions. This app will allow you to track vital signs or to import vitals from any Apple Health enabled device or app. Terms of Use: https://cdn.icondigitalplatform.com/documents/2.3/terms-of-use/terms.html?activeTab=tab1 Privacy Notice: https://cdn.icondigitalplatform.com/documents/2.3/privacy-policy/privacy.html?activeTab=tab1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mural Link at 4.8 against ICON Trial Connect's 3.4. Mural Link also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Mural Link holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mural Link has 235 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Mural Link's written reviews are positive against 50% of ICON Trial Connect's.
Mural Link ships an update fortnightly, ICON Trial Connect every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Mural Link | ICON Trial Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (235 ratings) — better | 3.4 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 235 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mural Health Technologies, Inc. | ICON Public Limited Company |
Customer experience
Mural Link
ICON Trial Connect
In-app purchases
Mural Link
No in-app purchases
ICON Trial Connect
No in-app purchases
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