Comparison

SetupLink vs iStarmap

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

Head to head

SetupLink

Smart GPS Tracking App

About

SetupLink

Features

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SetupLink is a powerful GPS tracking and monitoring application designed to help users stay connected with their devices in real-time. With an intuitive interface and advanced tracking features, SetupLink ensures accurate location tracking, instant alerts, and seamless device management. Key Features: - Real-time GPS tracking - Live location monitoring - Device status updates - Instant alerts and notifications - User-friendly dashboard - Secure and reliable connectivity SetupLink is ideal for managing vehicles, personal tracking, and business asset monitoring. The app provides accurate insights and enhances safety and control. Stay connected. Stay secure. Stay in control with Traqcam Connect.

About

iStarmap

Features

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iStarmap is a secure, reliable, and multilingual GPS tracking platform designed for fleet management, logistics, and personal tracking. It offers real-time tracking, live video monitoring, playback, customizable alerts, and professional reports—including fuel, temperature, RFID, OBD, and Bluetooth sensor analytics. For more information or a tailored demonstration, please contact us at info@istartek.com.

Screenshots

SetupLink4 screens

iStarmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iStarmap at monthly against SetupLink's every 3 months. iStarmap also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

SetupLink ships an update every 3 months, iStarmap monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

SetupLink versus iStarmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SetupLink	iStarmap
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	25 MB	24 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Huizhou Skywonder Technology Co., Ltd.	Shenzhen iStartek Technology

In-app purchases

None

SetupLink

No in-app purchases

None

iStarmap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetupLink free?

SetupLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is iStarmap free?

iStarmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SetupLink or iStarmap have ads?

Neither SetupLink nor iStarmap shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SetupLink or iStarmap?

SetupLink ships an update every 3 months, and iStarmap monthly. Most recently, SetupLink was updated on November 5, 2026 and iStarmap on November 5, 2026.