IPCSupport vs Xwhy
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.
Xwhy
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This research platform is focused on delivering a simple, a convenient and an effective way to understand human worlds better. As we respect personal data, the research app is a tool for a participant to indicate a perspective on a particular theme according to individual preferences. This direct-to-participant approach allows to conduct surveys and enables mobile ethnography with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IPCSupport at 11.0 against Xwhy's 13.4. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IPCSupport ships an update every 4 months, Xwhy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPCSupport | Xwhy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Infinite Peripherals Inc. | GRAPE MEDIA |
In-app purchases
IPCSupport
No in-app purchases
Xwhy
No in-app purchases
