ScanLink vs AssistantPager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScanLink
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ScanLink allows a store associate to assign a product to a display and when required, check the display image and to unassign or replace the ESL. It also allows the store associate to refresh the image, step through the pages held in the ESL and perform other routine ESL management tasks. This is done with a mobile phone, or with specialised hardware such as Zebra TC52 or Linea Pro 7. In simple terms, ScanLink works with Displaydata’s Dynamic Solution software via the in store WiFi to manage the product information that is shown on the associated displays. It does this using the barcode attached to the ESL and that of the product.
AssistantPager
This app acts as a dedicated alert system, ensuring critical events are never missed. It bypasses silent modes and do not disturb settings to deliver timely notifications for various real-world scenarios, from traffic monitoring to stock market alerts and server status checks.
- Critical Alerts bypass silent modes
- Real-time traffic monitoring for timely departures
- Stock and crypto market signal alerts
- Webhook API for custom backend integrations
- Tiered alert levels (haptic, ring, siren)
- Persistent looping 'Nag Mode' until acknowledged
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Turn your iPhone into an intelligent, fail-safe pager. Smart Pager is not just another reminder app. It is a dedicated alert system designed for the events that matter most—whether it’s picking up your child, catching a market crash, or monitoring a crashing server. We monitor the data in the background so you can live your life. WHY SMART PAGER? Standard notifications get lost in the noise. Smart Pager utilizes Critical Alerts to bypass your iPhone’s Silent switch and Do Not Disturb modes, ensuring you hear the alarm when it counts. REAL-WORLD USE CASES: Smart ETA & Traffic Monitoring The Problem: You need to pick up your child by 5:00 PM, but traffic is unpredictable. An alarm at 4:30 PM might be too late. The Solution: Tell us your destination and target arrival time. We actively monitor Google Maps traffic data and trigger the alarm exactly when you need to leave to arrive on time. Stock & Crypto Signals The Problem: Markets move fast. An email notification is too slow and easy to miss. The Solution: Connect your trading algorithms or use our stock presets. When a critical alpha signal hits, your phone rings immediately—even if it's in your pocket on mute. DevOps & Webhooks The Problem: Servers crash at 3 AM. The Solution: Use our generic Webhook API to trigger alerts from your own backend. If your system goes down, Smart Pager wakes you up. KEY FEATURES: - Tiered Alert Levels: Choose between Subtle (Haptic Shake), Standard (Ring), or Critical (Loud Siren). - Critical Override: Bypasses the physical mute switch and Focus modes (requires permission). - Persistent Looping: Optional "Nag Mode" that keeps ringing like a "Find My" alert until you physically acknowledge it. - Universal API: Easy-to-use JSON webhooks to connect any external data source. - Stop worrying about missing the moment. Let Smart Pager do the watching.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScanLink at 14.0 against AssistantPager's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ScanLink | AssistantPager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Displaydata Limited | Yun Zeng |
In-app purchases
ScanLink
No in-app purchases
AssistantPager
No in-app purchases









