Comparison

MyCareLink Smart™ US vs iPacemaker Device

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

Head to head
About

MyCareLink Smart™ US

This app allows heart device patients to remotely send their device information to their doctor. It works with a special reader prescribed by a physician, enabling convenient data transmission between clinic visits or when feeling unwell. Users can also check when their information was last sent.

Highlights
  • Remote heart device data transmission
  • Connects with MyCareLink Smart Reader
  • Track last data transmission date
  • For pacemaker and CRT-P patients
  • Doctor-prescribed device required
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Medtronic makes it easy for heart device patients to stay connected to their doctor. The MyCareLink Smart Monitor for pacemaker patients, including CRT-P, combines a Reader and an app, making this a convenient way to send heart device information remotely to your doctor between clinic visits or whenever you’re not feeling well. The app can only be used with a MyCareLink Smart Reader, which is prescribed by the patient's doctor. Seek a doctor's advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. The MyCareLink Smart™ Mobile App allows Medtronic pacemaker patients, including CRT-P, to: • Send heart device information wherever you go*− just remember your Reader • See the date you last sent heart device information to your clinic The screenshots below demonstrate the steps for this app, once it’s downloaded onto your mobile device. * Cellular and Wi-Fi service availability apply.

About

iPacemaker Device

Access a vast database of implantable cardiac devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators. Get detailed technical specifications, connector information, advisories, and MRI compatibility checks. Compare devices and explore algorithms to aid in selection and management.

Highlights
  • Extensive device database
  • Detailed technical datasheets
  • Connector and tool information
  • Advisories and safety warnings
  • Multibrand MRI compatibility evaluation
  • Algorithm descriptions
  • Side-by-side device comparison
Features
Currently charting
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iPacemaker Device is an independent, multibrand technical and educational reference for electrophysiologists, hospital device technicians, and medical-device company specialists working with cardiac implantable electronic devices. Explore information on more than 7,000 pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, cardiac monitors, and leads from 60 manufacturers. TECHNICAL DATA Review device specifications, physical characteristics, dimensions, diagnostic features, and programming parameters. CONNECTOR HEADERS Examine connector layouts, port types, lead configurations, and documented tool specifications. Find device records with compatible connector-header characteristics and explore CSP configurations. MANUFACTURER ADVISORIES Access technical notes and safety communications included in the database and organized by product. MRI DOCUMENTATION Explore manufacturer-published MRI conditions for hypothetical device-and-lead combinations. This educational reference does not determine MRI eligibility for an individual patient or implanted system. ALGORITHMS Review more than 70 manufacturer-specific algorithms organized by manufacturer and technical or clinical scope. ANALYTICS Explore descriptive charts based on information contained in the dataset, including device longevity and survival data. Analytics do not predict the performance of an individual implanted device or recommend device selection. COMPARE Review specifications, programming options, longevity charts, and survival curves across multiple device records without generating treatment or device recommendations. Some content and features require a subscription. iPacemaker Device is intended solely for professional education and technical reference. It is not intended for diagnosis, patient-specific assessment, treatment selection, device programming, MRI eligibility, or emergency use. Always consult current manufacturer documentation and applicable clinical and institutional protocols. iPacemaker is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any cardiac-device manufacturer. Company names, product names, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

MyCareLink Smart™ US4 screens
iPacemaker Device4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPacemaker Device at 4.7 against MyCareLink Smart™ US's 3.7. iPacemaker Device also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). MyCareLink Smart™ US's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 28%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. iPacemaker Device sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MyCareLink Smart™ US asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPacemaker Device holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 289 and 365 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of MyCareLink Smart™ US's written reviews are positive against 28% of iPacemaker Device's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyCareLink Smart™ US ships an update every 5 months, iPacemaker Device every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MyCareLink Smart™ US versus iPacemaker Device: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyCareLink Smart™ USiPacemaker Device
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (289 ratings)4.7 (365 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews — better27.9% of reviews
Number of ratings289365 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#64 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB218 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMedtronic, Inc.IPACEMAKER S.R.L.

Customer experience

MyCareLink Smart™ US

All ratings289 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral13.5%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.0%

iPacemaker Device

All ratings365 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative62.8%

User reviews

MyCareLink Smart™ US

From 289 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for monitoring
  • 👍 Provides peace of mind
  • 👍 Works well with phone
  • 👍 Simple and clear process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 App doesn't update
  • 🐛 Useless without data access
  • 🐛 No user data visibility
  • 🐛 License agreement concerning

iPacemaker Device

From 365 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great resource for cardiac rhythm devices
  • 👍 App is useful for professionals
  • 👍 Some users find it helpful
  • 👍 Support team helped some users

Room to improve

  • 💸 Prohibitively expensive
  • 💸 Price increase is steep
  • 💸 So expensive for no reason
  • 💸 Creator got greedy
  • 💸 Subscription fees are ridiculous

Bugs and requests

MyCareLink Smart™ US

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes after hitting play button
  • App doesn't work since last update
  • App needs update for iOS 11 compatibility
  • Loud alarms cannot be quieted

Requested features

10 requests
  • Record symptoms
  • See data being sent
  • Apple Watch app for transmissions
  • Push notifications for transmission status
  • Push notifications for next transmission due
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  • Integrate with Apple Health App
  • Display pacemaker battery life
  • List of prior successful transmissions
  • Log symptoms and activity
  • Ability to send logs with transmission

iPacemaker Device

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App keeps refreshing, cannot open
  • App cannot be opened
  • App enters interface and stops, cannot open
  • App has not worked for years
  • App hasn't worked for days
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  • App requires subscription after purchase
  • App requires subscription after update
  • App is not working
  • App is useless without subscription
  • App freezes and needs reboot
  • App seems to hang when opening
  • App does not open
  • App cannot be used unless you pay a subscription
  • App changed to subscription model
  • App not updated
  • App not updated for newer devices
  • Some newer devices cannot be found
  • Some leads labeled MRI conditional are found to be non-MRI

Requested features

6 requests
  • More equitable evaluation of company representation
  • Fix app hanging/slow opening
  • Update for newer devices
  • Grandfather in lifetime members
  • Refund original charge for lifetime members
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  • Remove disclaimer that opens every time

In-app purchases

None

MyCareLink Smart™ US

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

iPacemaker Device

Subscriptions7
  • 1 month subscription REGULAR$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months Subscription$49.993 Months
  • 12 months subscription REGULAR7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • 6 Months Subscription$59.996 Months
  • 12 Months Subscription$99.991 Year
  • 12 months subscription PREMIUM$109.991 Year
  • 12 months subscription PREMIUM7 Days trial$109.991 Year

Questions

Is MyCareLink Smart™ US free?
MyCareLink Smart™ US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPacemaker Device free?
iPacemaker Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyCareLink Smart™ US or iPacemaker Device?
iPacemaker Device is rated higher. MyCareLink Smart™ US averages 3.7 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while iPacemaker Device averages 4.7 from 365 ratings.
Do MyCareLink Smart™ US or iPacemaker Device have ads?
Neither MyCareLink Smart™ US nor iPacemaker Device shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyCareLink Smart™ US or iPacemaker Device?
MyCareLink Smart™ US ships an update every 5 months, and iPacemaker Device every 4 days. Most recently, MyCareLink Smart™ US was updated on October 12, 2026 and iPacemaker Device on October 14, 2026.

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