Comparison

iMC SmartLink vs CableMaster

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

Head to head
About

iMC SmartLink

Features
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iMC SmartLink is a smart hardware management platform that can easily and conveniently interact with smart hardware through cell phones and interconnect smart hardware with each other.

About

CableMaster

Design, document, and visualize complex cable layouts for IT infrastructure. Create assets, define ports, and connect cables with a clean interface. Works offline with no login required.

Highlights
  • Manual asset, port, and cable modeling
  • Custom cable and port types
  • 2D visualization of physical connections
  • CSV import for data entry
  • Offline functionality
  • Unlimited assets and projects (Pro)
Features
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Map patch panels, racks, and physical network cabling without spreadsheets. CableMaster helps network engineers, IT teams, and infrastructure managers document cable layouts and trace connections with confidence. Create assets, define ports, connect cables, and inspect endpoint-to-endpoint paths in a focused offline workspace. Key features - Patch panel, rack, asset, and port mapping - Cable trace from endpoint to endpoint - Clear 2D network topology visualisation - Custom cable, port, and asset types - CSV import and export for project data - Fully offline with no login required Pro features CableMaster Pro removes usage limits and adds advanced productivity tools. - Unlimited assets, ports, and connections - Multiple projects - CSV import and export - Canvas zoom and pan CableMaster keeps your physical cabling documentation clear, portable, and ready for the next change. Subscription CableMaster Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. New subscribers get a 1-month free trial. After the trial, payment is charged to your Apple ID each month unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8InO1CjDJYhjIeMVUfdcouYfVMMiM4cBY2qTJSjvF0/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

iMC SmartLink3 screens
CableMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iMC SmartLink at none against CableMaster's 2. iMC SmartLink also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). CableMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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. CableMaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iMC SmartLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMC SmartLink ships an update every 4 months, CableMaster every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iMC SmartLink versus CableMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMC SmartLinkCableMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer广州市大为通信有限公司Halil Can GUNDUZ

In-app purchases

None

iMC SmartLink

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CableMaster

Subscriptions1
  • CableMaster Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro User Unlock$12.99

Questions

Is iMC SmartLink free?
iMC SmartLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CableMaster free?
CableMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iMC SmartLink or CableMaster have ads?
Neither iMC SmartLink nor CableMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMC SmartLink or CableMaster?
iMC SmartLink ships an update every 4 months, and CableMaster every 6 weeks. Most recently, iMC SmartLink was updated on October 5, 2026 and CableMaster on October 24, 2026.

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