Comparison

AsReader Scan vs SmartLlinkD

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

SmartLlinkD

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本アプリは、JPR(日本パレットレンタル株式会社)が提供する法人向けモバイルアプリです。 ご利用に際しては、JPRが発行するIDとPWが必要となります。

Screenshots

AsReader Scan4 screens
SmartLlinkD1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AsReader Scan at every 6 weeks against SmartLlinkD's every 24 months. AsReader Scan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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, SmartLlinkD every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AsReader Scan versus SmartLlinkD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsReader ScanSmartLlinkD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterisk CorporationJapan Pallet Rental Corporation

In-app purchases

None

AsReader Scan

No in-app purchases

None

SmartLlinkD

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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