Aerlink vs SmartLoop Firmware Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aerlink
Connect to compatible devices using Bluetooth Low Energy. Send reminder lists or remotely control your camera. Create custom compatible devices for unique integrations.
- BLE device connection
- Send reminder lists via Bluetooth
- Remote camera control
- Create custom compatible devices
- Integrate with smart appliances
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With Aerlink you'll be able to connect to any compatible devices through BLE. Choose a list of reminders and send it over bluetooth or take pictures remotely with any bluetooth compatible device! Use Aerlink to create your own compatible devices, create a BLE camera remote or make your fridge Aerlink compatible to check your shopping list on its screen.
SmartLoop Firmware Utility
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SmartLoop Firmware Utility is used to scan your regions in any SmartLoop Control system to identify if there are any Firmware updates available. This simple process will keep your system running with the most current firmware, patching any bugs and implementing security improvements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SmartLoop Firmware Utility at Free against Aerlink's $1.99. SmartLoop Firmware Utility also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months). Aerlink's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On 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
SmartLoop Firmware Utility is free to download; Aerlink costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aerlink ships an update every 16 months, SmartLoop Firmware Utility every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aerlink | SmartLoop Firmware Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.2 (66 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guillermo Cique | Keystone Technologies, LLC |
In-app purchases
Aerlink
No in-app purchases
SmartLoop Firmware Utility
No in-app purchases
Questions
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