Comparison

CL Services 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

CL Services

Features
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The CL Services application enables hospital Transporters and EVS staff to update job statuses and perform other job duties via a mobile device without requiring the use of an interactive voice response (IVR) system. CL Services includes the ability for users to: · Sign in · Make zone assignments/reassignments · Accept a job (Transport only) · Start a job · Complete a job · Cancel a job · Suspend a job (EVS only) · Go on/return from break CL Services requires Care Logistics’ Hospital Operating System (HOS) v.3.4 or later.

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

CL Services4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CL Services at 3 against CareLink SmartSync™ US's 1. CL Services also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CL Services ships an update every 3 months, CareLink SmartSync™ US every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CL Services versus CareLink SmartSync™ US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCL ServicesCareLink SmartSync™ US
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB304 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCARELOGISTICS, LLCMedtronic, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CL Services

No in-app purchases

None

CareLink SmartSync™ US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CL Services free?
CL Services 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.
Do CL Services or CareLink SmartSync™ US have ads?
Neither CL Services nor CareLink SmartSync™ US shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CL Services or CareLink SmartSync™ US?
CL Services ships an update every 3 months, and CareLink SmartSync™ US every 4 months. Most recently, CL Services was updated on September 15, 2026 and CareLink SmartSync™ US on September 27, 2026.

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