AsReader Scan vs Digidex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Digidex
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Digidex is your Personal Relationship Manager (PRM). Establish up to 3 profiles to segregate your connections (Personal, Business, and Side Gig). A profile allows you to have different phone numbers and email addresses associated with that profile along with a unique profile picture. Self-verify your phone number and email address via one-time code. Connect with others by sending them a connection request. Make calls, send text messages and emails from any of your Digidex profiles. When you change your email or phone number, Stay Connected by self-validating the new information and your connections will always have your latest email and phone number.
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Verdict
AsReader Scan and Digidex are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
AsReader Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, Digidex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AsReader Scan | Digidex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Asterisk Corporation | Digidex Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
AsReader Scan
No in-app purchases
Digidex
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do AsReader Scan or Digidex have ads?
Which is updated more often, AsReader Scan or Digidex?
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