Comparison

AsReader Scan vs Ontrasys Lite

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

Head to head
About

AsReader Scan

This free demo app showcases the capabilities of specific AsReader SLED and DOCK devices for scanning barcodes and reading/writing RFID tags. It allows for data export to XLS or CSV files, enabling testing of device functionality and tag information.

Highlights
  • Scan 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Read LF & HF RFID tags
  • Read/write UHF RFID tags
  • Export scanned data to XLS/CSV
  • Supports specific AsReader models
Features
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This app requires an AsReader Sled/Dock Device. (Detailed list below) This free demo app demonstrates the functionality of all AsReader SLED-Type/DOCK-Type readers and writers. This app does not support GUN-Type, FINGER-Type, or FIXED-Type AsReaders. Enjoy this simple yet robust, free demo app for scanning 1D and 2D barcodes; reading LF & HF RFID Tags; and reading/writing UHF RFID Tags, including Sensor Tags (with Temperature or Moisture sensors). In addition to helping you test the functionality of AsReader devices and check tags, this demo app has the ability to EXPORT scanned data to XLS or CSV files. This app supports the following models of AsReader connected via Lightning Port or via Bluetooth/BLE: ASR-010D ASR-020D ASR-022D ASR-030D ASR-031D ASR-0230D ASR-0231D ASR-0240D ASR-L70D ASR-M24D ASX-510R ASX-520R ASX-300R ASR-M30S ASR-025S For other models, please see these other demo Apps published by "Asterisk Corporation" ASR-023B = AsReader Finger ASR-L251G = ASR-L251G App ASR-R202G = LongRange2D ASR-R250G = AsReaderGUN For more advanced uses of AsReader devices, please integrate the SDK (Software Developer Kit) into your own applications. AsReader SDKs are available, royalty free from our homepage: https://asreader.com/downloads/

About

Ontrasys Lite

Features
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「Ontrasys Lite」は、Ontrasys Tagを制御し、リアルタイム監視、温度計測を 行なうためのアプリです。 収集したデータは、スマートフォンからメールに添付して送信する事が可能です。

Screenshots

AsReader Scan4 screens
Ontrasys Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AsReader Scan at every 6 weeks against Ontrasys Lite's every 4 months. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AsReader Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, Ontrasys Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AsReader Scan versus Ontrasys Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsReader ScanOntrasys Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterisk CorporationTOPPAN PRINTING CO.,LTD.

In-app purchases

None

AsReader Scan

No in-app purchases

None

Ontrasys Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AsReader Scan free?
AsReader Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ontrasys Lite free?
Ontrasys Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AsReader Scan or Ontrasys Lite have ads?
Neither AsReader Scan nor Ontrasys Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AsReader Scan or Ontrasys Lite?
AsReader Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ontrasys Lite every 4 months. Most recently, AsReader Scan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ontrasys Lite on October 26, 2026.

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