Comparison

Mural Link vs ICON Trial Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Receive payments via multiple methods
  • Book complimentary Uber rides
  • Provide feedback on trials
  • Securely communicate with research staff
  • View trial schedule and notifications
Features
Read full description

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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Vital sign tracking
  • Import from Apple Health
  • Requires invitation and registration
  • Healthcare provider guidance
  • Not for medical advice
Features
Read full description

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

Screenshots

Mural Link4 screens
ICON Trial Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mural Link ships an update fortnightly, ICON Trial Connect every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mural Link versus ICON Trial Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMural LinkICON Trial Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (235 ratings) — better3.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings235 — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB66 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMural Health Technologies, Inc.ICON Public Limited Company

Customer experience

Mural Link

All ratings235 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.4%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

ICON Trial Connect

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mural Link

No in-app purchases

None

ICON Trial Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mural Link free?
Mural Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICON Trial Connect free?
ICON Trial Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mural Link or ICON Trial Connect?
Mural Link is rated higher. Mural Link averages 4.8 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while ICON Trial Connect averages 3.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Mural Link or ICON Trial Connect have ads?
Neither Mural Link nor ICON Trial Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mural Link or ICON Trial Connect?
Mural Link ships an update fortnightly, and ICON Trial Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Mural Link was updated on October 24, 2026 and ICON Trial Connect on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons