ThingsPanel vs ProofLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThingsPanel
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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。
ProofLink
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ThingsPanel | ProofLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 军宏 张 | Mashang Traceability (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
ThingsPanel
No in-app purchases
ProofLink
No in-app purchases








