Comparison

ThingsPanel vs ProofLink

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

Head to head
About

ThingsPanel

Features
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ThingsPanel是一款轻量级、组件化的开源物联网应用支撑平台,旨在通过可复用的插件,减少开发工作,加速物联网项目构建。 功能包括设备管理、数据采集、自动化与告警、可视化看板、数据转发等。支持MQTT、Modbus、OPC-UA、HTTP、TCP、WebSocket等多种协议。 ThingsPanel易学易用易开发,并通过组件化大大提高了业务的组合效率,可快速打造各种解决方案。 目前ThingsPanel的客户涵盖设备商、集成商、方案商、最终客户,分布在农业、工业、电力、交通、矿山、车辆等多个行业,为海底捞、清华大学、北京工业大学、中国环境科学院、技象科技等。

About

ProofLink

Features
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In an era of rampant counterfeit goods, PROOFX provides you with the most reliable product authentication solution. Our advanced anti-counterfeit technology ensures every purchase is secure and worry-free. Core Features: Diverse Verification Methods NFC Verification - Tap to verify. Secure and convenient. QR Code Scan - Scan to know. Fast and accurate. RFID Wireless Identification - Long-range sensing for smart recognition. Supports multiple anti-counterfeit tag formats. Smart Brand Management Follow your favorite brands and build a personal library. View brand details and verification statistics. Access official brand information and social media links. Navigate directly to official brand flagship stores. Personalized Experience Supports Chinese/English language switching. Customizable personal profile settings. Manage your verification history. Smart haptic feedback notifications. Security & Reliability Powered by professional PROOFX anti-counterfeit technology. End-to-end encrypted data transmission. Real-time cloud verification service. Secure protection of private data. Use Cases: Shopping Verification - Verify products at malls, boutiques, or upon e-commerce delivery. Collection Appraisal - Authenticate luxury goods, art, and collectibles. Corporate Procurement - Supply chain verification for B2B purchases. Personal Collection - Manage and authenticate your personal collections. Product Highlights: Simple Operation - One-tap verification for all users. High Accuracy - Professional technology ensures extreme precision. Rapid Response - Millisecond-level verification speed. Data Security - Local storage with cloud sync. Continuous Updates - Constantly optimized user experience.

Screenshots

ThingsPanel3 screens
ProofLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProofLink at every 5 days against ThingsPanel's every 11 months. ThingsPanel's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). 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

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

ThingsPanel ships an update every 11 months, ProofLink every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ThingsPanel versus ProofLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingsPanelProofLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer军宏 张Mashang Traceability (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ThingsPanel

No in-app purchases

None

ProofLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThingsPanel free?
ThingsPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProofLink free?
ProofLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThingsPanel or ProofLink have ads?
Neither ThingsPanel nor ProofLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThingsPanel or ProofLink?
ThingsPanel ships an update every 11 months, and ProofLink every 5 days. Most recently, ThingsPanel was updated on September 7, 2026 and ProofLink on September 19, 2026.

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