MyCareLink Smart™ US vs iPacemaker Device
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MyCareLink Smart™ US | iPacemaker Device |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (289 ratings) | 4.7 (365 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews — better | 27.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 289 | 365 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #64 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Medtronic, Inc. | IPACEMAKER S.R.L. |
Customer experience
MyCareLink Smart™ US
iPacemaker Device
User reviews
MyCareLink Smart™ US
From 289 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
MyCareLink Smart™ US
No in-app purchases
iPacemaker Device
- 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
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