IPCSupport vs Socket Mobile Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPCSupport
Configure settings and load firmware for Infinite Peripherals devices. View device status, test barcode scanning, and card swiping functionalities.
- Device settings configuration
- Firmware loading
- Device status information
- Barcode scan testing
- Card swipe testing
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IPCSupport lets you set different settings, and load firmware on your Infinite Peripherals' device. It also shows you the current status information of the device you have. You can also test barcode scan, and card swipe.
Socket Mobile Companion
Enhance your Socket Mobile reader's performance with optimized modes for high-speed scanning or broad app compatibility. Access troubleshooting guides and learn about extended protection plans to keep your device operational.
- Optimized scanning modes
- High performance scanning
- Basic keyboard compatibility
- Troubleshooting support
- SocketCare protection plans
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Get the most out of your Socket Mobile reader PERFORMANCE --- Companion helps put your reader in the right mode. For apps that support high performance scanning, app mode is faster, more accurate, and easier to use. For all other apps, basic keyboard is compatible with most apps. SUPPORT --- Contact support to troubleshoot an issue or view solutions to common problems to resolve it yourself PROTECTION --- SocketCare protects more than just your reader, it protects your productivity. If your reader is damaged or broken, faster turnaround times mean you are back in business sooner. === As one of the earliest, certified iOS accessory manufacturers, we take pride in the products we make. We strive to offer the best in class customer service for the data capture industry. Visit https://www.socketmobile.com for more information about our products and SDK. Privacy Policy: https://www.socketmobile.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Socket Mobile Companion at 3.8 against IPCSupport's 2.9. Socket Mobile Companion also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 9). IPCSupport's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, 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. Socket Mobile Companion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. IPCSupport asks for nothing beyond the download.
Socket Mobile Companion holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Socket Mobile Companion has 94 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of IPCSupport's written reviews are positive against 0% of Socket Mobile Companion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPCSupport | Socket Mobile Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (9 ratings) | 3.8 (94 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 94 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infinite Peripherals Inc. | Socket Mobile Limited |
Customer experience
IPCSupport
Socket Mobile Companion
In-app purchases
IPCSupport
No in-app purchases
Socket Mobile Companion
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Questions
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