Comparison

Revor vs CareLink SmartSync™ US

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

Head to head
About

Revor

This application allows project team members and system administrators to preview upcoming development for organizations using Epic Rover. It requires a licensed Rover account and an Epic version of 2010 or later. Specific features depend on your organization's configuration.

Highlights
  • Preview upcoming development
  • For project team members
  • For system administrators
  • Requires licensed Rover
  • Supports Epic 2010+
Features
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With Revor, project team members and system administrators of organizations using Epic Rover can preview upcoming development before it is released to clinicians. Your organization needs to have licensed Rover and be using Epic 2010 or a later version. The specific features available depend on decisions made by your organization. If you have questions about whether you can use Rover or a specific feature, contact the administrative or IT staff at your organization.

About

CareLink SmartSync™ US

This application allows clinicians to remotely program and manage implantable medical devices. It provides access to device settings, pacing system analysis, and data reporting tools for use in clinical settings.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Tablet connectivity tools
  • Data export
  • App software updates
  • Pacing system analysis
  • Implantable device programming
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The portable Medtronic CareLink SmartSync™ Device Manager allows clinicians to make programming changes to implantable devices in the operating suite or follow up clinic. The CareLink SmartSync™ Device Manager includes the CareLink SmartSync™ device manager app, CareLink SmartSync™ PSA app (pacing system analyzer), patient connector, base, and an Apple iPad®.* The device manager app is the primary interface of the device manager. The device manager app provides access to the implantable device apps and to the CareLink SmartSync PSA (Pacing System Analyzer) Application. This application includes the following features: • Bluetooth®* connectivity to communicate with the base and patient connector1 • Tablet connectivity tools for sharing and printing reports • Ability to export data • Ability to update the device manager app software using an Internet connection • Access to the CareLink SmartSync PSA (Pacing System Analyzer) application (referred to as the analyzer) to assess the pacing and sensing performance of the cardiac lead system during the implant of an implantable cardiac device • Access to implantable device apps, which communicate with implantable devices and allow the user to program the implantable device settings and view stored implanted device data The device manager is intended for use by healthcare professionals or Medtronic representatives in a clinical or hospital environment. * For tablet specifications, please consult www.medtronic.com/manuals. † For device compatibility, please consult www.medtronic.com/manuals.

Screenshots

Revor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Revor at 4.9 against CareLink SmartSync™ US's 3.8. Revor also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Revor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Revor ships an update every 3 weeks, CareLink SmartSync™ US every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Revor versus CareLink SmartSync™ US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRevorCareLink SmartSync™ US
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better3.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings916 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size626 MB304 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEpicMedtronic, Inc.

Customer experience

Revor

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CareLink SmartSync™ US

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Revor

No in-app purchases

None

CareLink SmartSync™ US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Revor free?
Revor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CareLink SmartSync™ US free?
CareLink SmartSync™ US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Revor or CareLink SmartSync™ US?
Revor is rated higher. Revor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CareLink SmartSync™ US averages 3.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Revor or CareLink SmartSync™ US have ads?
Neither Revor nor CareLink SmartSync™ US shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Revor or CareLink SmartSync™ US?
Revor ships an update every 3 weeks, and CareLink SmartSync™ US every 4 months. Most recently, Revor was updated on November 1, 2026 and CareLink SmartSync™ US on November 2, 2026.

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