DataScope Remote Worker vs LOC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DataScope Remote Worker
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DataScope remote worker allows you to enter and exit sites from remote locations where fixed swipe points/turnstiles are not practical. This integrates with your existing DataScope system and reports.
LOC
This field tool helps technicians scan, assign, and manage NFC cable tags. Quickly identify labelled cables and assets, link tags to locations, and browse your inventory. Features offline mode for continuous work and map views for easy asset location.
- Scan NFC cable tags
- Assign tags to locations
- Browse cable inventory
- Map tagged assets
- Create new records
- Offline mode with sync
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LOC (Label on a Cable) is a field tool for scanning, assigning and managing NFC cable tags. Identify any labelled cable or asset in seconds using your phone's built-in NFC or an external micro-sensys iID PENsolid PRO RFID pen. Built for technicians and field teams: - Scan: Tap a tag to instantly resolve its location and details. - Assign: Link tags to locations and records in a few taps. - Browse: Search and filter your full inventory of labelled cables and assets. - Map: View tagged assets on a map to find what you need on site. - Create: Add new records directly from the field. - Offline mode: Keep working with no signal. Reads stay available and changes queue for automatic sync when you reconnect. LOC keeps your cable and asset labelling accurate, searchable and up to date, whether you are in the depot or out in the field.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LOC at fortnightly against DataScope Remote Worker's every 3 months. LOC also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DataScope Remote Worker ships an update every 3 months, LOC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DataScope Remote Worker | LOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DataScope | KelTech IoT Networks Ltd |
In-app purchases
DataScope Remote Worker
No in-app purchases
LOC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DataScope Remote Worker free?
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Do DataScope Remote Worker or LOC have ads?
Which is updated more often, DataScope Remote Worker or LOC?
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